Gedale Fenster - Podcast Yom Kippur the opportunity of a lifetime
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Oct 9, 2024 Explore the deep significance of Yom Kippur, focusing on surrender and self-abandonment for true atonement. Discover the power of radical acceptance in seeking forgiveness and aligning desires with divine will. The discussion highlights how embracing change during Yom Kippur can lead to personal transformation, influencing the miracles celebrated during Hanukkah. Fasting is portrayed as a vital path to spiritual renewal and a deeper connection with the divine.
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Yom Kippur Atonement
- Yom Kippur atones for sins only with complete surrender and nullification to the day.
- Engage in Yom Kippur with intention, not as a routine checklist item, to achieve atonement.
Starving the Ego
- Physical indulgences weigh down the soul, hindering spiritual growth.
- Yom Kippur is a time to starve the ego and nourish the soul by abstaining from physical pleasures.
Sweetening Judgments
- Meditating on "Ein Od Milvado" ("There's nothing but God") sweetens judgments.
- Focusing on this oneness diminishes the power of fears and negativity.