The Strong Link: Freedom to Law
“Freedom ungoverned by law is a danger”
Thus Pesach is linked to Shavuot.
The celebration of Freedom is linked to the celebration of receiving the Torah.
And so we count the Omer – the days between these celebrations. It is almost like holding our breath to bring these two observances together. This holds our community together.
Reviewing Deuteronomy 29:17-19
- with Rabbi Marder:
Moses is speaking of the individual who might think "not me" as it relates to the curses. The one who might say "I will follow my heart" regardless of the law. The Wicked Son or the Marginal Jew who says "I dont want anything to do with this" or who distances himself from the law. This is like a poisoned stump that can grow and destroy the community.
Thus Pesach is linked to Shavuot.
The celebration of Freedom is linked to the celebration of receiving the Torah.
And so we count the Omer – the days between these celebrations. It is almost like holding our breath to bring these two observances together. This holds our community together.
Reviewing Deuteronomy 29:17-19
- with Rabbi Marder:
Moses is speaking of the individual who might think "not me" as it relates to the curses. The one who might say "I will follow my heart" regardless of the law. The Wicked Son or the Marginal Jew who says "I dont want anything to do with this" or who distances himself from the law. This is like a poisoned stump that can grow and destroy the community.
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