The Bible For Normal People Episode 214: Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg - On Repentance and Repair
Aug 15, 2022
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Me Too Shaped Repentance Interest
- Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg's interest in repentance deepened during the Me Too movement when she reflected on public accountability for perpetrators.
- Her Twitter thread explaining Jewish repentance principles unexpectedly went viral, showing a cultural lack of vocabulary for repair.
Repentance as Spiritual Rhythm
- Jewish tradition treats repentance as a spiritual rhythm especially during the High Holy Days involving reflection, confession, and making amends.
- Repentance is ideally ongoing, not just once a year, supporting community healing.
Maimonides' Five Steps Explained
- Follow Maimonides' five steps of repentance: fully confess, start change, make amends, apologize sincerely, and make different choices.
- Confess publicly to match the scope of harm and involve victims in deciding appropriate amends.