The first Hebrew word most people learn is “Shalom” שלום - which has three meanings: Hello, Goodbye and Peace. The root of the word is very significant in Hebrew as it describes someone or something that is complete or perfect. When we say goodbye to someone in Hebrew we bless them, “Lech Le-shalom”-לך לְשָׁלוֹם – literally “go in peace.” There are many ways to speak about God and one of them is, “the One who makes peace in the heavens”- or as we say in prayer, “oseh shalom bi-meromav”- עוֹשֶׁה שָׁלוֹם במרומיו. The blessing of peace will bring us all to perfection! Bring blessing into your home with a beautiful 'Blessing For the Home' from Meir Panim.
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