Episode

Way 42: Don't Just Love Peace — Pursue It!

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Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
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May 14, 2026
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Summary

In episode forty-two of the 48 Ways series during the Omer, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches Ma’amido al HaShalom — “establish/stand on peace” (pursuing and maintaining peace). Peace (Shalom) comes from Shalem — wholeness and completeness. While truth is absolute, peace sometimes requires flexibility or forgoing full truth to restore harmony, as God Himself does when blessing His people with peace. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that loving peace is not enough — we must actively pursue it like Aaron HaKohen, who would approach quarreling parties and tell each that the other regretted their actions, restoring peace. See the good and virtues in every person (even if you must dig), focus on positives rather than flaws, and be willing to be uncomfortable for the sake of peace. In relationships, disagreements are inevitable but should never cancel love — use them to strengthen bonds. Peace is the highest blessing and brings God’s presence. _____________ Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on June 17, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Released as Podcast on March 25, 2023 The 49 days we count between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot are an exciting time for powerful and impactful change. The Mishna (Avot 6:6) teaches us 48 masterful tools and ways to maximize life and get the most out of each day. _____________ Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7 ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at [email protected] or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. _____________ About the Host: Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to da…