Zeal and Peace in the Torah
Ba'er Heitev | July 18, 2025
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Zeal and Peace in the Torah

Ba'er Heitev | December 10, 2025

Siddur Sefas Emes – Likutei Yehuda (Part; Ozer Yisroel Bigvuroh 91) - Sefer Pisgomin Kadishin

Therefore say, Behold, I give to him my treaty of peace. {25:12} Even though zeal is the opposite of peace and may indeed be equated with open controversy, the Torah states that honest zeal for a sacred ideal leads to peace.

Siddur Sefas Emes – Likutei Yehuda (Part; Ozer Yisroel Bigvuroh 91) - Sefer Pisgomin Kadishin

Therefore say, Behold, I give to him my treaty of peace. {25:12} Even though zeal is the opposite of peace and may indeed be equated with open controversy, the Torah states that honest zeal for a sacred ideal leads to peace.

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