# Sefiras HaOmer (From the Archive)

From **R Ben Tzion Shafier: ShiurBank** by R Ben Tzion Shafier.

- **Published:** Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT
- **Duration:** 36:34
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The Sefer HaChinuch explains that the joy of leaving Mitzrayim wasn’t even the main event- the real excitement was receiving the Torah.
That’s a striking thought. Freedom is incredible… so why was Torah even greater?
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Series: The Shmuz

Speaker: Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier

Date: 2026-04-21