On Pesach, we are only allowed to eat matzah — representing humility, acceptance, and faith.
On Shavuot, by contrast, in the Beit Hamikdash we brought the offering of two loaves of bread — representing understanding, depth, and intellect.
When building a nation, a relationship, or educating a child — first comes faith and humility, and only then intellect and understanding.
This is why Pesach comes before Shavuot.
A person can spend a lifetime lost when when his or her choices begins with intellect instead of acceptance.
Sometimes you are right — and YOU choose to give in.
Sometimes you are tired — and YOU choose to listen.
Sometimes you want to be alone — and YOU choose to be together.
Those small sacrifices are what build a lasting relationship.
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Exercise of the Week
Before entering or deepening a relationship, ask yourself:
Am I ready to give in?
Am I ready to forgive ?
Only when a relationship is built on humility and forgiveness can it truly grow, connect, and last.
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Based on the Rebbe’s teachings and on the Kabbalistic insights of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson (the Rebbe’s father).
-Recap of Kabbalah in 5
Rabbi Zalman Gansburg