The way of peace

“As soon as I have gone out of the city I will stretch out my hands to Hashem, the thunder will cease and there will be no more hail” (Ex.9.29)





This text alludes to and lends support to the custom of Tefillat HaDerech, the prayer recited before setting out on a journey. (Or Hahamah)



Moshe spreads out his hands to Hashem for peace after the thunder and lightning and hail.

The Kohanim spread out their hands to Hashem when reciting the Priestly Blessing, a blessing for peace.

The Tefillat HaDerech recited before going on one’s way is a prayer for peace.



The way for peace is the way of spiritual upliftment, the way of rising El Al to spiritual heights. A journey is accomplished in peace and speedily with the leap of faith to overcome all obstacles, to override all barriers, to pass over with deliverance Mikaf Kol Oyev VeOyev – from each and every enemy who stands in our way.