If [a person] were able to survey at a glance all he has done in the course of the life, what would he feel? He would be terrified at the extent of his own power.” -Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
“The impulse to do evil is at first like a passer-by, then like a lodger, and finally like the master of the house.” –Talmud, Sukkah 52b
What habits have taken up residence this year? (R. Debra Orenstein)
“No sin is so light that it may be overlooked. No sin is so heavy that it may not be repented of.” –Moses Ibn Ezra
“Better an open rebuke than hidden love.” –Proverbs 27:5
It’s hard to hear that someone it is dissatisfied with us but considering that it is usually an actor friendship and love when someone is honest enough to tell you where they believe you have gone wrong. (R. Debra Orenstein)
“If a person sinned against another and the latter died before pardon was sought, the sinner should bring a minyan, station them at the grave of the deceased, than in their presence declare, “I sinned against the God of Israel and against this person, having committed to such and such a wrong against them. If the sinner owed the deceased money he must pay it to his heirs. If the sinner does not know of any heirs he/she must deposit it with the court.” -Maimonides, Hilchot Teshuva
Remember it is never too late. (R. Debra Orenstein)
One who confesses in words and his not in his heart resolved to forsake his sin is like one who immerses in mikveh and holds a reptile. Unless you cast it away the immersion is useless. -Maimonides, Hilchot Teshuva
Are you ready to let that snake go? (R. Debra Orenstein)
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