Capturing moments of joy gives us the strength to move forward
As the Moadim progress, our relationship with Hashem deepens. On Shavuos we become engaged (eirusin); on Succos we are married (nesuin). What happens on Pesach? On Pesach we catch our first starry-eyed glimpse of our future betrothed.
The purpose of this relationship has yet to be realized — the tree is planted for the sake of its fruit. But the first stirrings of love have the greatest charm, and the blossoms are what are most beautiful. On Pesach we celebrate this excitement of the new and fresh.
There is a lot in us that’s old and dusty, that has to be washed out and away. We have to sprout new buds and blossoms. It’s time to let go of the old, open ourselves up to the new, listen to Hashem’s call: “The winter has passed…. The blossoms are in the land…. Rise up my beloved and come!” (Shir Hashirim 2:11–13)
Let’s begin a new journey together.
Based on shiurim from Rav Wolfson and Rav Mordechai Silber.
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