This Divine promise that will be read from the Torah this Shabbat is the only reliable formula for peace in the land that G-d gave to His chosen people. All attempts to find a "partner for peace" among the enemies pledged to destroy us have proven to be exercises in futility.

Perhaps this annual reminder will stir a nation weary of war and terror to the observance of Torah, which in the words of the above-mentioned promise will enable "you to dwell securely in your land".

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