In this powerful lesson from the SCUAD Shalom series, we explore "Shalom Bayit" - Peace with Family. This is the third pillar in the series, following peace with God and peace with oneself. The lesson uses the biblical story of Jacob and his family, particularly Joseph, as a lens to understand common barriers to peace within families and how to overcome them.

The lesson identifies three key barriers to shalom in families:

• Control: Projecting our own fears and values onto others.
• Expectations: The demands or hopes placed on us by others.
• Avoidance: The tension created when we feel hurt, often linked to a lack of vulnerability.

Drawing on Jacob's family tree, which starts with Rebecca and Isaac (first generation), includes Jacob and Esau (second generation), and extends to Jacob's children (third generation), the lesson illustrates how these barriers manifest across generations.