Dvar Torah for Yisro 5th Aliyah: Actual text: https://tinyurl.com/2duh9x47 The Jewish people accepted all of God’s commandments and were ready to receive the Torah. After three days of preparation, the people assembled at Har Sinai. The Midrash reveals that the Jews slept in and had to be awakened to receive the Torah. How could the Jews seemingly oversleep on such a pivotal day? And why does the Torah express that the Jews וַיִּתְיַצְּבוּ, meaning “took their place,” rather than the expected ויעמדו, meaning “and they stood”? Rav Shimon Schwab suggests that the Jews didn’t sleep in; rather, they thought they would receive the Torah as a form of prophecy, typically received while asleep. Moshe had to wake them up so they could understand that the Torah needed to be accepted when fully awake, with a clear and alert mind, standing firmly on one’s feet. The Torah isn’t something that just happens to us, it’s a living tribute to our relationship with God, and its content is meant to guide us on a path to become better people. Please consider forwarding this to others so they can join! https://chat.whatsapp.com/I7IHQNPpKLF0adHHXTUYda