Bava Kama 92 and 93 – How To Attain Forgiveness in the Heavenly Courts

Today’s Talmud pages, Bava Kama 92 and 93 explore the idea that even if one pays the fine for the damages they cause, they are not forgiven in the heavenly courts until they ask for forgiveness from the victim. Rabbi Dovid Beshevkin joins us to explore why the Mishna insists that you must apologize to be forgiven in the eyes of God. Is settling damages about paying off your debts, or is it about creating connections among society to ensure trust? Listen and find out.

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