So we are gonna be part of this cosmic chasuna, right ? We, Klal Yisrael, the kalla - and Hakadosh Boruch Hu, the chassan. And what's the kesuba, you ask ? The Torah !!! "Rabbi, isn't it backwards ?!" - you might say. See, the kesuba details the responsibilities the chassan has to the kalla - while the Torah seems to indicate the opposite (the responsibilities of the kalla to the chassan ) .
Two answers -
Firstly, the Torah also mentions Hashem's responsibilities/rewards ("and I will bring your rains in their time ... "[Vayikra 26:4] - and we know rain is analogous to all blessings. That's why when it rains it is a particularly auspicious time for prayer ... ).
Secondly, in order for a wife to receive the kesuba she must have been faithful to her husband. In marriage this is easily understood - but what are the conditions of faithfulness between G-d and His nation ? So our "Kesuba" first details these items. They are the structure of our marriage to Hashem.
May we enter Chag Kabbalas Hatorah with all the joy of a kalla in addition to the awesome sense of responsibility that is our part of this truly cosmic wedding.
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Rabbi, I found this cosmic wedding stuff soooo inspirational !! Please post often so I can grow as a Bas Torah !!
Sincerely,
Seminary Dazed
Dear Dazed, I am happy you felt adequately prepared for Kabbalas HaTorah. It's a good thing your growth is on your mind. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that you don't necessarily need to grow sometimes just living as you are without sliding down is an achievment. If we are constantly focused on growth we will become instant religion consumers - wanting to have everything now-now-now without the time to get to know the new you and without the time to make any "growth" stick, solidify and be strong - so good luck - and keep up the good work !
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