Beachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva

We conclude Shaarei Teshuva and the Yesod HaTeshuva. We conclude the season and the series.

קחו עמכם דברים ושובו אל ה'

Rabbeinu Yonah reminds us that we truly can't comprehend what Teshuva can accomplish.

Rabbeinu Yonah discusses the importance of being fully committed to Hashem's Torah and Mitzvot, even when people think he's crazy.

Rabbeinu Yonah suggests that one should afflict oneself over previous sins.

Rabbeinu Yonah tells the Baal Teshuva what his day should look like and when he should confess.

Rabbeinu Yonah composes a beautiful Tefillah to be recited by the Baal Teshuva.

Rabbeinu Yonah encourages us to do Teshuva. He discusses what we stand to gain, why we may be hesitant, and what Hashem thinks about our decision.

Rabbeinu Yonah goes through the text of the Viduy and defines the different forms of sins.

Though Rabbeinu Yonah encourages us not to confess our sins of years past, he does suggest that we carry those sins with us.

Rabbeinu Yonah explains why the Midrashim oppose confessing our sins of previous years.