Whenever the opportunity arises, I always love visiting my grandparents and family in New York. A few years ago, on one specific trip, I excitedly asked one of my aunts, “Remember when Avroham Yehudah read me the blue book?” She looked at me, confused. “I wasn’t there,” she said. Of course, she wasn’t—so how could she remember? We can only remember something if we actually experienced it. No one can be convinced they were part of an event that never happened.
This connects to this week’s parsha, where Hashem gave the Torah at Har Sinai. Judaism is unique because it wasn’t based on one person claiming to have a vision. Instead, an entire nation—every man, woman, and child—stood together and heard Hashem’s voice. The memory of that moment was passed down from parents to children, generation after generation. If it hadn’t really happened, wouldn’t someone have questioned why their own ancestors never spoke about it?
So what does this mean for us? The Torah isn’t just an old blue story book—it’s something real, something that has shaped our people for generations. It’s not about blindly believing; it’s about learning, asking questions, and seeing how its lessons apply to our lives today. What if we looked at it with fresh eyes? What if we searched for the message meant just for us? This week, let's take a moment to explore. You might be surprised by what you find.
Good Shabbos
All the best
Sima Ross
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