The 15th of Menachem Av celebrates the idea of T’shuva and the joy the opportunity brings (it actually reverses the churban Beis HaMikdash) that is even more exhilarating than Yom Kippur.

The invalid is disqualified from working in the Beis haMikdash, why?! Because he is not about balance but compensation, and and the Beis HaMikdash is all about balance. The advantage of the ‘Compensator’ also known as the Baal Teshuva.

(From the Slichus) of Tzom Gedalia. Horaisa Derech Teshuva Livas Hashoveiva. The poem included in the Tzom Gerdalia Slichus (as is the case with much of this Slichus) it’s more about Aseres Yemei Teshuva than about Gedalia.

This discussion took place in Beth Rivkah seminary as part of our Tanya class. We explore the classic idea of Teshuva in contrast to the changes the Rebbe introduced to how we should do Teshuvah.

TESHUVA CLASS ONEThe first class covers “teshuva tata’a” (lower teshuva)  ((text covered is Perek Alef – Igeres Ha-Teshuva)The first half of the class is focused on “kabbala al’haba” – “going forward not going back” which is the work of “teshuva”.  Life is about work – being a Baal Ha’bais (master) over ourselves.  Teshuva is a...

The Chassidic approach (to Teshuva)- Don’t be afraid of Him (He’s your Father). Do it out of love.

Examples of Baalei Teshuva.

A thought on Teshuva.

The struggles of the Ba’al Teshuva; an interview (5783/ 2023)This is a recording from the ‘Shuva Podcast’, an organization helping Ba’alei Teshuva to ingrate.Rabbi Paltiel is being interviewed by Emmet and Rivkah Gilles. The struggles of the Ba’al Teshuva; an interview (5783/ 2023)

Teshuva thought (5783/ 2023) from the Rebbe’s Ma’amarim Teshuva thought (5783/ 2023) from the Rebbe’s Ma’amarim