Gedale Fenster - Podcast Yom Kippur the only day your ego takes off.
Oct 1, 2025
Yom Kippur serves as a unique opportunity for oneness, allowing the soul to flourish by starving the ego. Gedale links the day's significance to the miracles of Hanukkah, emphasizing the connection between repentance and leadership. He highlights how fasting revives lost potential and discusses the five prohibitions tied to our ego. Delving into personal experiences, he presents practical steps for spiritual growth. Ultimately, listeners are encouraged to maximize this transformative day for spiritual renewal.
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Yom Kippur Determines Hanukkah's Power
- Rabbi Nachman links the power of Hanukkah's miracles to how one handles Yom Kippur.
- Deep repentance on Yom Kippur enables rededication and spiritual rebuilding for the year.
Sin Creates Mental Confusion
- Sin clouds thinking and causes confusion, anxiety, and weakness.
- Cleansing through repentance clears mental fog and restores confidence for mission and leadership.
One Day The Ego Takes Off
- The evil inclination (yetzirah) rests only on Yom Kippur, giving a unique window for spiritual progress.
- Use that clear day to make intense pleas and gain momentum against the ego.