A Segulah for Shalom Bayis

A Jewish man once approached the holy Rav Yankele of Pshevorsk zt”l in Antwerp, seeking his advice on achieving shalom bayis (marital harmony).

The tzaddik replied, “I have an excellent, tried-and-true segulah for you! Before leaving home, prepare a steaming, aromatic cup of coffee for your wife each morning. Present it to her warmly, and after she finishes drinking, take the cup, wash it properly, and return it to its place!”

This is the best advice to foster peace between a husband and wife, for as the Sefer Hachinuch (Mitzvah 16) teaches, actions influence the heart. The more positive acts of Ahavas Yisrael one performs, the more love, unity, peace, and friendship will increase in Yisrael, Amen.