Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year is quickly approaching. (Starts eve of September 17th and ends sundown on the 18th.) It is a day to reflect on the past year and offer repentance to G-d for any wrongdoings.
I have always questioned a once a year repentance. I don’t feel comfortable waiting until Yom Kippur rolls around, to say “I’m sorry” if I’ve been guilty of any wrongdoings against G-d or another human being. I also question the Judeo/ Christian belief that G-d (or in Christianity… his son) can absolve me of any or all my sins.
I believe strongly in the let’s be held accountable for our daily actions philosophy and if that includes a daily dose “I’m sorry I ruffled your feathers” or some other form of apology, that’s what works for me!
For me, Yom Kippur is a good time to pray for the world….For the starving and suffering, victims of war, abuse and all the calamities we hear about every day. It’s a good time to reflect on how blessed I am to have a roof over my head, food in my belly and loved ones to share my life with.
And with all that said…Amen.
Debi Drecksler's passion is writing for and about the "guy on the street."
