Being we just finished the days of Tashlumim on the 12th of Sivan (when in the times of the Bais Hamikdosh, the Holiday sacrifices could still be offered if they weren’t brought up on Shavuos itself), let us reflect on the meaning of Shavuos and how it relates to dating and marriage.
The Torah in Parshas Bamidbar emphasizes that Hashem counted the Jewish people in the Sinai Desert, which is ultimately where He chose us from all the nations of the world, to be His bride and recipient of the coveted Torah. The significance of the Sinai Desert is explained in Parshas Bo. The Jewish people had departed from slavery in Egypt “without any provisions”. Rashi indicates this illustrates the unconditional faith, love and commitment the Jewish people had for Hashem by following His instructions in leaving Egypt and going into the desert without any provisions.