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Dvar for Behar-Bechukotai (Leviticus 25:1-27:34)

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Short, practical, relevant Weekly Dvar
Wed, May 21, 2025 4:54 PM

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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 Hachayim suggests that our 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:
“When we make peace with ourselves, we teach others that peace is possible.”
— Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, z”l

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/GFRNDpSWoFHGhHYziqAGYv> 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 Hachayim suggests that our 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: “When we make peace with ourselves, we teach others that peace is possible.” — Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, z”l