Center of Attention
Centers Business Office Newsletter - 2022 Shavous Edition
Welcome to the Center of Attention. It's a seasonal reflection of where we've been and where we're going, connecting us to the CBO mission, as we grow together. We hope you enjoy this issue. From our CBO family to yours.
Reflections from the Rabbi The moment had finally arrived. All of creation had anticipated this great event from its inception. Hashem was about to give the Torah to his beloved children, Am Yisrael. The entire universe was hushed and attentive as they witnessed the greatest revelation the world would ever experience. But it didn’t last too long. Shortly after, it was all over. The Luchos containing the Aseres Hadibros had been shattered. What a magnificent beginning! What a terribly sad ending. But then came the second set of Luchos fashioned by Moshe Rabbienu, which remained whole. What was different about these second Luchos? Rashi suggests it was the fact that the second set of Luchos were given in a more modest fashion without the great publicity of the first Luchos. Let us look a bit deeper to fully understand the message Chazal is teaching us.
The first Luchos were gifted to Klal Yisrael, ready-made without any effort on their part. The Second Luchos were made by Moshe Rabbienu and Klal Yisrael after preparing themselves to be worthy of receiving the Dvar Hashem. The lesson for us is to realize that if we hope to grow in any area of Torah and Mitzvos we must put in the effort and prepare ourselves to be worthy of it becoming a part of us, which will make our Avodas Hashem a more valuable experience. May we all be Zoche to prepare for the upcoming Yom Tov Haba Alienu LeTova in good health. With best wishes for an uplifting and inspiring Kabalas Hatorah Rabb i P inchas Novoseller