Preparing for Shavuos with Joyful Bircas HaTorah

You probably know that it is important to perpare for Shavuos during these days. But did you know that one place where you can start this preparation is by Bircas HaTorah that you say each morning? The way to prepare for Shavuos is to say Bircas HaTorah with joy! In fact, it’s a halacha! The Mishna Berura (47:2) writes:

ויברך אותה בשמחה גדולה -- “And one should make [the blessing on the Torah in the morning] with great joy.”