Everyone talks about peace between nations and borders, so there won't be sirens anymore, so children can sleep through the night. Everyone wants the world to finally learn how to live, so no sword is drawn again and we know war no more.
It's a big, precious dream, but it doesn't start far away. It starts in one place — the place closest to you.
He who makes peace in His heights, may He make peace upon us, and upon all of Israel, and say Amen.
There's a neighbor you no longer say good morning to on the stairs. There's a friend who was once close and stayed distant over small words. There's someone sitting next to you and every conversation sounds like war. And before you bring peace to the world, start on your own street.
Seek peace and pursue it — not just between distant borders. Seek peace and pursue it — between the people you meet every day.
There's one table at home and a chair that stayed empty. There's a brother who once stood close and today is already far. There's a word that was never said, and a sorry still waiting. And before you bring peace to the world, bring peace into your own home.
He who makes peace in His heights, may He make peace upon us, and upon all of Israel, and say Amen.
And before you make peace with the whole world, make peace with yourself. Before you connect distant hearts, gather the heart that's inside you.
There's fire in you and there's water in you, there's fear in you and there's light in you. And when all the voices inside you stop fighting each other, you become whole again.
The Holy One found no vessel that holds blessing for Israel except peace.
He who makes peace in His heights, may He make peace upon us, and upon all of Israel and all who dwell on earth, and say Amen.
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