When the Torah is read in the synagogue on Shavuot, we experience anew the Sinaic transmission of the Torah by G‑d. Just as the Sinai Event was attended by every Jewish man, woman and child, so too every Jewish person should make every effort to be present in a synagogue on Monday, June 9 2008, as the Ten Commandments are read from the Torah.
There is also special significance to bringing children, even the youngest of infants, to hear the Ten Commandments.
Before G‑d gave the Torah to the Jewish people, He demanded guarantors. The Jews made a number of suggestions, all rejected by G‑d, until they declared, "Our children will be our guarantors that we will cherish and observe the Torah." G‑d immediately accepted them and agreed to give the Torah.
Let us make sure to bring all our "guarantors" along to the synagogue on the first day of Shavuot.
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