Easter Peace
“Shalom!” You have all heard that word. Many of you even say it. You recognize it as that Hebrew word that Jewish people use both to say hello and to say goodbye. Most often the word “shalom” is translated into English with the word “peace.” And that’s not bad. But the word in Hebrew is more complex than that. According to one Hebrew dictionary, “shalom” can mean all of the following: completeness, soundness, welfare, peace, safety, health, prosperity, quiet, tranquility, contentment, security, and friendship.