בס"ד

Shavuot is a special Jewish holiday.
It is the day G-d gave the Torah at Mount Sinai.

Something amazing happened then.
The whole world became quiet.

No birds sang.
No animals made sounds.
Nobody talked.

Everything was still.

Waarom?
Because everyone was listening.
People wanted to hear the voice of G-d.

The voice of G-d was for everyone.
Not only for the Jewish people.
It was for all nations in the world.

G-d’s voice came in many languages.
So all people could understand.

Shavuot teaches us something important.
Sometimes the world is very noisy.
There are many thoughts, sounds, and distractions.

But when we become quiet inside,
we can feel peace, kindness, and holiness.

The Torah helps people become better.
It teaches us to help others,
to be honest,
and to bring goodness into the world.

That is why Shavuot is such a happy and special day.

Door Rabbi Moshe Bernstein en Angelique Sijbolts


Sources: Shemot Rabbah 28:6. Shabbat 88b. Tractate Pesachim 68b.




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