How to Build a Peaceful Home: The Jewish Practice of Shalom Bayit

About this episode

Adrienne Gold Davis and Jessica Berkowitz discuss the Jewish practice of Shalom Bayit and how to cultivate peace in family life.

Adrienne Gold Davis and Jessica Berkowitz explore Shalom Bayit, the Jewish value of peace in the home, and what it actually takes to build a family life shaped by wholeness and intentional relationships. Through personal stories and Jewish wisdom, they unpack why the people we love most often see our roughest edges, and how to respond with more humility and care.

People in this episode

Host: Adrienne Gold Davis

Guest: Jessica Berkowitz

Topics covered

• peace in the home
• Jewish values
• family life
• intentional relationships
• humility
• care

Keywords

• Shalom Bayit
• peace
• Jewish wisdom
• family relationships
• humility
• intentionality

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Shalom Bayit

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