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Collections: Rabbi Weinberger: The Ba'al Shem Tov's Program For Character Refinement

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Page 8. Hashem gave us the Torah the way a chassan (groom) gives his kallah (bride) a gift, rather than a rebbi instructing his students. The Torah is not merely a mannual, it is a revelation. Hashem wants to have a relationship with us, rather than us blindly following orders. Although He is called an "kel kanah" (a jealous G-d), Hashem desires a relationship and exlusivity from a place of love. Many of the customs under the wedding canopy are drawn from ma'amad (standing at) Har Sinai. When the romance has gone out of a relationship. We don't need to bring proofs that Hashem exists; we simply KNOW it. Hearing the dvar (word of) Hashem in a personal and face-to-face way. G-d has such great hopes for us, similar to the hopes parents have for their children. To be a Jew in every single thought, word and action. Focusing exclusively on the greatness of man.