Welcome to the short, practical Lelamed Weekly Dvar and Daily Aliyah. As always, you can Order The Daily Aliyah <https://mosaicapress.com/product/the-daily-aliyah/> and receive your hard copy of these daily practical and relevant Torah thoughts (all proceeds go to Daily Giving), or join this Whatsapp group <https://chat.whatsapp.com/G35Ne4mpYsm3RLPDPnPSKC> to receive one per day. I hope you find this meaningful... _______________________________________________ The Torah testifies that if we follow its rules and observe its commandments, good things will come, and we will be secure in our land (26:3–5). In the next pasuk, we are told that there will be peace in the land and that we will lie down with no one to fear (26:6). What level of security does the second declaration add that was not already included in the first? The Ohr Hachaim suggests that our having peace will have a global impact and that other nations will be inspired to live in harmony. We are encouraged to consider that upholding Torah principles and resolving our own conflicts not only benefits us but also demonstrates to others that a peaceful solution exists for all conflicts, and they are encouraged to seek the same. Shlomo Ressler _____________________________________________ Quotation of the week: "Peace begins with a smile."