Bamidbar

Can G-d Find You in a Desert?

The Torah portion of Bamidbar is always read before Shavuos. What is the connection between this portion whose name means "in the desert" and the holiday of receiving the Torah?

Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 8, pp. 236-9.

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