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“Oseh Shalom b’mromav, Hu Ya’aseh Shalom Aleinu v’ol kol Yisrael (He makes peace in His Heavenly Heights)” (Iyov 25:2)
Rabbi Shimon ben Chalafta ztk”l teaches how beloved peace is to HaKadosh Baruch Hu when Hashem wished to bless Klal Yisrael. He did not find any vessel in which to place the abundant blessing other than the vessel of peace as it is written; “Hashem oz l’ahmo yiten, Hashem yivarech et ahmo b’Shalom (Hashem gives strength to His people, Hashem blesses His people with peace)”.
Dispute creates distance and postpones tikkun olam (rectification of the world). Whoever encourages peace creates unity throughout all of the worlds since one of Hashem’s names is Shalom (peace). The foundation of the entire world is peace which is embedded in Shabbat Hakedusha. Shabbat merges the upper and the lower worlds. If someone belittles peace, he loses his portion in the world to come.
This tefillah encourages peace amongst Klal Yisrael. It is for this reason that we bow to the left, right and finally straight ahead, bending in all directions, while asking Hashem to make peace. We must be flexible and mesh with all personalities. We must seek tolerance amongst all walks of life.
Hashem asks that we make peace within our homes just as there is peace in Shamayim. Home is the place to work on our middot because it is the place where all of our guards come down and we feel free to let off our steamy emotions. Yet, the Torah teaches us that we should channel our emotions in order to attain a sense of inner peace. It is vital to do a self-accounting on a regular basis and settle out one’s feelings in honesty.
“And the humble shall inherit the land…” (Tehillim 37:11)
Above all others the humble shall enjoy life. Even if they must endure trials and tribulations, they enjoy a life of tranquility.
According to Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch ztk”l; the humble submit to Hashem’s will because they internalize the fact that their understanding and strength is limited. They ‘wish to be only that which Hashem wants them to be, and nothing else.
Today’s daily dose is dedicated to the refuah shleimah of Devora Leah Bas Kayla Sara a 25 year old mother who just gave birth to her second healthy baby girl but she herself developed a blood clot and internal bleeding in her brain after giving birth.
Oy, Hashem, we need Your compassion to be revealed, all is good, but we wish to see it openly shown to us. Please shower Devora Leah Bas Kayla Sara with rachamei Shamayim amongst all of Klal Yisrael who are sick and suffering in Klal Yisrael, b’karov, b’rachamim, amen.
