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We’ve spent ten days preparing for Yom Kippur, and now comes the moment of truth: can a person really change—permanently? Most people think it’s impossible. By middle age, after trying and failing so many times, we make peace with our flaws. But the Torah teaches there is another way. It’s a miracle—but it follows a clear formula.
In this shiur, we explore the Rambam’s five steps of teshuva, the Midrash on “Kol dodi dofek,” and the insights of Reb Yisrael Salanter and the Alter of Kelm. You’ll learn how even the smallest act of teshuva—the size of a needle—can open the gates for Hashem to do the heavy lifting, bringing about real, lasting transformation.
This is not about taking on huge commitments or impossible goals. It’s about choosing something tiny, something real, and letting Hashem turn that pinhole into a doorway wide enough for wagons.
Perfect listening before Yom Kippur—for clarity, focus, and hope. visit https://www.lawrencekelemen.com/ for more free lectures
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We’ve spent ten days preparing for Yom Kippur, and now comes the moment of truth: can a person really change—permanently? Most people think it’s impossible. By middle age, after trying and failing so many times, we make peace with our flaws. But the Torah teaches there is another way. It’s a miracle—but it follows a clear formula.
In this shiur, we explore the Rambam’s five steps of teshuva, the Midrash on “Kol dodi dofek,” and the insights of Reb Yisrael Salanter and the Alter of Kelm. You’ll learn how even the smallest act of teshuva—the size of a needle—can open the gates for Hashem to do the heavy lifting, bringing about real, lasting transformation.
This is not about taking on huge commitments or impossible goals. It’s about choosing something tiny, something real, and letting Hashem turn that pinhole into a doorway wide enough for wagons.
Perfect listening before Yom Kippur—for clarity, focus, and hope. visit https://www.lawrencekelemen.com/ for more free lectures

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