Into the Verse - A Parsha Podcast High Holidays: Just How Guilty Should I Feel?
Sep 19, 2023
The conversation dives into the emotional complexities of Yom Kippur and the weight of guilt. Rabbi Fohrman explores the 13 Attributes of Compassion, unraveling their role in the journey toward forgiveness. He connects biblical narratives, like the Golden Calf, to personal experiences of avoiding apologies. The discussion highlights how truth and accountability lead to real reconciliation, rather than mere ritualistic recitation. It’s a profound look at how introspection can transform the High Holidays into meaningful moments of growth.
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The 13 Attributes Frame Forgiveness
- The 13 Attributes of Compassion are biblical words God spoke to Moses after the golden calf incident.
- They function as a framework for forgiveness and appear repeatedly in High Holiday prayers.
Talmud's Forgiveness Guarantee
- The Talmud teaches that reciting these attributes guarantees forgiveness when Israel repents.
- This teaching explains why the liturgy repeats the formula throughout the Yamim Noraim.
Words To Be Performed, Not Just Spoken
- The Talmud uses the verb 'perform' rather than 'recite,' suggesting an experiential practice.
- The biblical list also begins with the doubled divine name, Hashem Hashem, implying deeper meaning beyond words.