THE ENGAGEMENT AND THE WEDDING “The Torah that Moshe commanded us is the inheritance of the congregation of Yaakov.” (Devarim 33:4) Do not read it as inheritance (morasha), but engagement, (me’orasa). When G-d gave us the Torah it was only our engagement to Him. The wedding will take place when Moshiach comes. (Shemos Rabbah, 15:31) Marriage is a completely unconditional relationship. Unlike a mere business partnership, each person in a marriage commits his or her very essence to his or her spouse. At the giving of the Torah, we committed to G-d, and He committed to us. However, our marriage is not complete until we fulfill our commitment. When we serve G-d unconditionally and with an essential joy, we help to consummate our marriage and bring Moshiach. Hayom Yom Tishrei 26th Sichos Kodesh Shavuos 5724 Seif 1