The designation of Shavous as the Festival of Mattan Torah is significant in that, among other things, it conveys the concept that the Torah was given to us as a matanah, a “gift.”
Reflecting on the above and remembering that the Giver of the Torah is G-d Himself and that the Torah and mitzvos are the most precious gift, which G-d gave us to keep as our Torah, and that we received it out of pure love, without effort on our part, should surely make every one of us most appreciative and grateful and absolutely determined to cherish and honor it.
As to how we have to honor the Torah, this is clearly indicated in the Torah itself, by conducting our everyday life in full accord with the spirit and letter of the Torah, with the accent on the actual fulfillment of its mitzvos, for the essential thing is the actual deed.
May the inspiration of Zman Matan Toroseinu permeate every aspect of your daily life in an ever-growing measure.
With blessing,
==== Part of a letter. Rebbe Responsa #57
Kabbalas Hatorah B’simchah U’bepnimi-ous!!!
