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Enter the sanctuary of the home as we explore Shalom Bayit, the Jewish concept of "peace in the house." In this episode, we unpack how the domestic sphere is viewed not just as a living space, but as a Mikdash Me'at (a miniature sanctuary) where the Divine presence, or Shekhinah, resides. We'll dive into the radical priority Jewish law places on domestic harmony—noting the striking legal ruling that even the holy Name of God may be erased to restore peace between a husband and wife (as seen in the ritual of the Sotah).