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Asking for Forgiveness

By Aryeh Weinstein

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Weinstein, Aryeh
Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein is the director of the Jewish Learning Academy at Lubavitch of Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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Posted: Sep 30, 2008

When to askfor forgiveness

Forgive yourself first. THEN ask for G-d's foregiveness. Just do all your repentance before YK, and do a few mitzvahs too-as good deeds are important. We don't always make or have the time, for good deeds, so do them ritualistically at this time of year. Once you start, you will want to do more. I know. And accept that you are imperfect, acknowledge that first, and then simply try to be in a better place in your actions at this time next year. Your questioning shows you are a good person, a person who cares about your behavior, so don't be too hard on yourself, and remember that He is a loving G-d & wants you to be happy!
L'shana tova to you and yours..wishing you health, happiness, prosperity, and inner peace from beautiful beverly hills, regards, pauli

Posted By pauli cymet, beverly hills, ca usa

Posted: Sep 28, 2008

When to ask

The time is, now! If one is truly remorseful then he should wait for nothing. Forgiveness can be achieved at any moment.
Have a happy New Year!

Posted By Aryeh Weinstein

Posted: Sep 27, 2008

asking for forgiveness

Please let me know when is it the right time to ask for forgiveness. Does the period start with Erev Rosh Hashanah? Are there specific words to say? Do we just ask "please forgive me" or can we say more? I have said sorry last week, do I need to confirm it in this period?
I am very anxious to get rid of this heavy weight. What if I dont get an answer? I have to do it by text message on the mobile.

Posted By N. Conway, London, UK

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