שבת Date: 24 Tishrei, 5774 (10/18/14) – Yevamos#14 {Eliezer}

KEEP THE PEACE

[14a middle] Abaye: The problem of “Lo Sisgodedu” (not to have various people following different practices) only applies with two varying courts’ opinions within a same city. RambaM: The reason for this prohibition is not to cause Machlokes (arguments) amongst Jews.

D-E-ep Thoughts (based on R’ Tatz): The Torah takes extra precautions to keep harmony within the Holy Jewish nation. Hashem reminds us that as individualistic as we sometimes appear, we are in actuality a complete inseparable unit. When one screw decides not to hold itself in place, an entire machine may malfunction. We must always work hard to keep the peace within ourselves, our homes, and our entire Jewish nation. Our survival, and the worlds’ existence, literally depends upon it.