"How I do kaparot?" repeated Rabbi Elimelech. "I do what everyone else does. I hold the rooster in one hand, the prayer book in the other, and recite: This is my exchange, this is in my stead, this is my atonement..."
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The idea of forgiving G-d was completely alien to me, until I read Jay Litvin's "Forgiveness." Looking back, I can now see that at the time I was not ready to take this idea beyond thought.
Not until now.
Imagine...loving enough to forgive (mutually). What a huge thing that is. I hope - no, I pray that I do this right.
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Thank you for the story. I have been struggling this yom kippur to find spirituality in the practice, as i have been a secular jew, and am not located near any chabad temples. The story gave me something concrete that I could do, regardless of my circumstances, so that I could connect emotionally and spiritually to this holy day, that I know to be very important.
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I too felt humbled like moshe
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Whoa! That was fantastic. I sincerely thank you for sharing.
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What a beautiful way to explain Yom Kippur.
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Excellent way of explaining atonement
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Wow. As a Christian, i really believe that Kaparot sounds really amazing. This story told me alot about this holiday. Very good piece!
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A beautiful and insipring story at this time.
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So many of the holy ones teach through stories and parables. What a great way to have us remember how to forgive and communicate with G-D. Thank you
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As is Tyler, the writer who posted above me, I, too, am a Christian searching for guidance very seriously after my 82 wonderful years of life in this astonishing world. How can one atone and rededicate oneself to G-d's service? How can one remain strong day after day? Moshe reminds us to ask forgiveness for the smallest transgression. In this way we can go forward with greater kindness for others and acceptance also for the misfortunes we have encountered..
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