Am Levadad Yishkon #10

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Am Levadad Yishkon #10, “Sinai: The Foundational Moment,” by Rav Asher Haber After a lengthy period of slavery and suffering in Egypt, the moment had finally arrived: Am Yisrael was redeemed from bondage, and headed for the Promised Land.  However, even before the process began, Moshe Rabbeinu was informed that there was a more immediate destination, something they would need to do before entering the Land.  First, they need to “serve God” on Mount Sinai.  What was to happen there, and why was it necessary?