Sheva brachos is an exciting time for a chassan and kallah. As they dress up for each celebration they anticipate an evening of praise divrei Torah and many heartfelt brachos for their future. The theme of these brachos reflects the hopes of all Jewish couples as they embark on a new life together.
The wishes of shalom bayis and growth in Torah and avodas Hashem often allude to the expectation of an imminent future generation. The chassan and kallah receive these brachos smiling albeit a trifle nervously. They are clearly aware that they are embarking on a very uncertain future.
The beautiful sheva brachos recited under the chuppah and subsequently for seven days are laden with poignant meaning. The brachah of “Yotzer haadam” celebrates the Creator of man Who formed from Adam a “binyan adei ad” an eternal building. This “building” refers to Chavah as the ultimate realization of Adam’s potential to ensure his continuity.
The challenge of infertility is one that touches both husband and wife. Their expectation was to become that “eternal building.” Infertility is a primary paradigm to teach us a valuable lesson. While having children creates a corporeal testimony to the unity of husband and wife as well as an eternal contribution to netzach Yisrael there is a much greater unity in marriage to be achieved.
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