Topic Tags: forgiveness

A private, personal S’lichot ritual

A personal, reflective version of the Al Chet prayer, focusing on parenting and acceptance

“…help us have mercy on ourselves; and renew our lives so that we may build on the work we have begun.”

“I didn’t fast on Yom Kippur / But I mended my relationship with my spouse and children by being present in the moment and honest about my feelings in a positive way…”

The sacrificial goat shares a nuanced view of this Yom Kippur tradition.

“But beat gentle, sinners and you, / you few righteous ones.”

“Every day we exist inside unfinished business.”

“Who is responsible for my hurt?”

“Forgive me and help me to forgive myself and others”

Finding forgiveness and self-compassion