"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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This holiday ritual sounds awesome. I think that asking God to forgive you daily is a better idea than one time a year though. This holiday is the rite of penance for everyone. Anyone who reads this story will be touched in a way no one could ever imagine. My friend Pierre was. God blesses those who ask for forgiveness. God bless you....and thank you. Do you like Germans?
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this is the best story ever! I like when that one Rabbi guy says he can't watch him do Kaparot. Did i mention that it was the best story EVER! Jaques showed me this story too he also thinks its the best story EVER!
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If we all took time to think each day of our sins, and keep a journal, it would keep us humble and grounded, this story reminds us of the meaning of Iom Kipur, not just another fast. it is to reflect and see how we have acted, and what we can do to make it better each year. This Story is very moving and Special. I love it. Thank you for Sharing. Shalom
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Kaparot and Atonement, Conceptualizing -
Connections and Contrast; An experience
that is Individualized- Life, but - coming to-
gather Spiritually, A Faith in God which
can be Transcended to a Trust in the
Humanity in others.?..I really don't know,
My Motto is ; To Celebrate Diversity...
and I am No Authority On God...no
"Expert" on Religious- Scriptural Teaching
I don't Know-My point is that Atone sounds
like Alone; starting with Kaparot before
the Fast. Thank You. This is Blogged by;
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