A Bisl Torah — All Over Again
Rabbi Nicole Guzik argues that repentance is a daily practice: examine mistakes, seek forgiveness, decide to improve, act on that decision, and repeat each day.
Useful takeaways from this story.
Repentance is ongoing: Rabbi Eliezer’s ruling to “repent one day before your death” means repenting today and every day, because no one knows when they will die.
Practical teshuvah requires four steps: examine and admit mistakes, seek forgiveness, determine to do better, and live better—then repeat the process daily.
The useful part
Abraham and Isaac were probably in a strange relationship after the almost sacrifice. Moses striking the rock…we can't blame him for being angry with the Israelites. However, we have a tradition that nudges us to examine our flaws and find pathways to become kinder, stronger, more attentive, and learned human beings.
How it works
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- Rabbi Eliezer teaches, "Repent one day before your death." One might think this means repenting on our deathbed.
What to take from it
Rabbi Eliezer reminds his students that no person knows when they will die, so you should repent today. She can be reached at her Facebook page at Rabbi Nicole Guzik or on Instagram @rabbiguzik. Ryan Torok You're Not a Bad Jewish Mom If Your Kid Wants Santa Claus to Come to Your House Marion Haberman No Labels:
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Details worth keeping
Joseph and his brothers contain soap opera-worthy content. Repenting includes examining and admitting our mistakes. Then, tomorrow, thanking God for the opportunity to do it all over again.
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