Modern Jewish Girl
Welcome to the Modern Jewish Girl Podcast, where Jenna Maio shares eternal Jewish wisdom and applies it to our everyday lives. Jenna earned a B.A. in English and Creative Writing from Emory University and a J.D. and a Masters in Environmental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. She fell in love with Torah learning on her first trip to Jerusalem over ten years ago and has been learning ever since. If you enjoy what you hear, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and to her newsletter at modernjewishgirl.com.
Modern Jewish Girl
Shavuos: Unity is a Vessel for Blessing
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In This Episode:
Jenna discusses the theme of Jewish unity as it relates to Shavuos and our own lives.
Key Takeaway:
The Jewish people stood at Mt. Sinai like "one man with one heart." This is because we united in our ratzon (will) to receive the Torah for the greater good. (The heart is the place of free will, where our true inner will lies). This unity enabled us to receive the greatest blessing: the Torah. It is easier to unite and make peace with each other when we realize that we are all connected. This is not always easy, but doing so brings blessings into our lives.
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Sources:
- The Midrash Says on Shemos
- The Three Festivals: Ideas and Insights of the Sfas Emes on Pesach, Shavuos, and Succos
- https://rabbidunner.com/like-one-man-with-one-heart/