THOUGHTS:
From Rosh Mesivta Rabbi Zev Friedman (cont...)
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Perhaps, one could suggest that the lesson being conveyed
is a lesson in Hakorat Hatov. While it is true that
had we not gotten the Torah our arrival at Har Sinai
would be insignificant, we learn that having
gotten the Torah we must appreciate and give thanks
to Hashem for every step along the way that
enabled us to get the Torah. So, our Dayenu does not
mean we would be satisfied if all we did was come to
Har Sinai and not get the Torah but rather we recognize
and give thanks for all He did in giving us the Torah.
There are many practical lessons that we can derive from this concept. How often do people do something
good for us and we only focus on the bottom line. We fail to recognize that to get to the final result much
toil and effort went in behind the scenes. It is our obligation to give thanks for everything, even the
seemingly insignificant things that people do for us.
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