The Superbowl of 2015 was the most widely watched Superbowl ever, with a viewing audience of over 150 million people, not including myself. Tens of millions of people across the country were revved up, excited and anxiously followed each throw, play and touchdown. The cheers going on simultaneously across the country were probably pretty awesome although the joy of the Patriots win was probably not as widespread.
This Saturday in the Synagogue we will be reading about another massive event that took place a little over a short while ago. This “Superbowl” was watched by a slightly smaller crowd, maybe close to two million fans, yet all of them were actually there at the game in the great outdoor stadium of Mount Sinai. Tickets were not so expensive, even for those who came at the last minute. Moses was an awesome Quarterback, and G-d was calling the shots. The crowds roared and surged as the awesome spectacle of the giving of the Torah and Mount Sinai played itself out at Mount Sinai. The ten touchdowns left their firm imprint on mankind forever and the game will be one that is not only remembered for all eternity, but one that gives meaning, direction, and purpose to all mankind for all generations.
There is one more little point to the above game, we are still playing it as it is a game that doesn’t end until the world has been turned into the beautiful place it needs to become. The players are ourselves and the touchdowns are when we succeed in making the correct moral choices, observe Mitzvot, and succeed in implementing the original strategies that were handed over at Mount Sinai.
Good Luck and Go Am Yisroel
To hear more about it, join us at Chabad for services tomorrow between 10:15am and 12pm with a great Kiddush following the services.