“TO RETURN BACK TO G-D”
Repentance (תשובה, Teshuvah) is the process through which individuals acknowledge their mistakes and sins, express regret, and commit to not repeating them in the future. It is a key aspect of personal and spiritual growth, enabling individuals to repair their relationship with G-d and with those they have wronged.
Repentance involves several steps, including recognition of one's sins, feeling genuine remorse, confessing the sins before G-d, and making a resolute decision to change one's behavior. This process reflects the belief in the possibility of personal transformation and the power of human beings to reinvent themselves and their relationships.
The importance of repentance is highlighted in numerous biblical texts and is a central theme of the High Holy Days where self-examination, prayer, and acts of charity, seeking to return to a path of righteousness is a key component. As stated in the book of Ezekiel:
"Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel? For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dies, saith the L-rd G-D: wherefore turn yourselves, and live." (Ezekiel 18:31-32)
Repentance is not only about turning away from sin but also about turning towards G-d and embracing a life guided by the values and commandments. It is an expression of the human capacity for change and growth, offering a path to renewal and redemption. Through repentance, individuals are encouraged to reflect on their actions, correct their mistakes, and strive for a closer and more meaningful relationship with G-d and their fellow human beings.
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