Chosen People
Question
Good morning, I have a question that has been on my mind for a while and one that has been troubling me. I am hoping you can clarify the issue for me. As Jews, we are taught that Hashem chose us (above the other nations) to receive the Torah and I believe there are different parts of davening that echo that teaching (for example, parts of shemona Esrei on shabbos). I feel like I am missing something (or at least a piece of it). I was taught years ago when I was in school that Hashem went to the other nations first and offered all of them the chance to accept the Torah. However, we as Jews were the only ones to accept it fully. (I don’t know if that is the way everyone learns that concept, but that is what I remember being told). Therefore, how is it that Hashem chose us and we should feel fortunate that He didn’t give it to other nations of the world? Shouldn’t we feel fortunate that we chose to accept the Torah, but not that Hashem chose us above the other nations? (I hope that makes sense) I am just looking to understand this concept a little better. Thank you, Yossi