Summary: <p>As the High Holiday season approaches, Jewish people across the world begin to reflect on their behavior of the past year. They wonder: what does it mean to forgive? What does it mean to seek forgiveness? In a conversation with Rabbi Vivie Mayer, we explore the complexities of <em>teshuvah</em> (repentance) and ways to seek it as the Jewish new year approaches and throughout the year.</p> <p>Find out more about the show at <a href="https://hashivenu.fireside.fm/about" rel="nofollow">About</a>, and learn about our theme song at <a href="https://hashivenu.fireside.fm/theme-song" rel="nofollow">Theme Song</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://subscribebyemail.com/hashivenu.fireside.fm/rss" title="Subscribe by Email">Subscribe by Email</a></p> <hr> <p>This podcast is produced by Reconstructing Judaism. Visit us at <a href="https://ReconstructingJudaism.org" rel="nofollow">ReconstructingJudaism.org</a>.</p><p>Special Guest: Rabbi Vivie Mayer.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/donate">Support Hashivenu</a></p><p>Links:</p><ul> <li> <a title="10 Rituals to Assist with Making Teshuvah (Ritualwell.org)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ritualwell.org/list/10-rituals-assist-making-teshuvah">10 Rituals to Assist with Making Teshuvah (Ritualwell.org)</a> — Below are 10 unique Teshuvah rituals recommended by Ritualwell. </li> <li> <a title="Reconstructionist Approach to Teshuvah (ReconstructingJudaism.org)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ReconstructingJudaism.org/document/teshuvah-reconstructionist-perspective">Reconstructionist Approach to Teshuvah (ReconstructingJudaism.org)</a> — A study sheet on the evolving concept of teshuvah over the ages.</li> <li> <a title="Mahzor Leyamim Nora'im (Reconstructionist Press Bookstore)" rel="nofollow" href="http://stores.jewishreconbooks.org/sale-mahzor-leyamim-noraim/">Mahzor Leyamim Nora'im (Reconstructionist Press Bookstore)</a> — Our Mahzor is an inclusive, comprehensive volume for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services; one that is rooted in the traditional Hebrew liturgy, yet fully contemporary. </li> <li><a title="Listen to Dodi Tzafati Lach (Rabbi Shefa Gold)" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rabbishefagold.com/god-window/">Listen to Dodi Tzafati Lach (Rabbi Shefa Gold)</a></li> <li> <a title="Teshuvah and Compassion (ReconstructingJudaism.org)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ReconstructingJudaism.org/document/teshuvah-and-compassion">Teshuvah and Compassion (ReconstructingJudaism.org)</a> — This study sheet on teshuvah and compassion draws our attention to the interplay between our ability to forgive others, and God's ability to forgive us. </li> <li> <a title="Finding Forgiveness (ReconstructingJudaism.org" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ReconstructingJudaism.org/article/finding-forgiveness">Finding Forgiveness (ReconstructingJudaism.org</a> — A personal reflection on the ins and outs of finding, and granting, forgiveness.</li> <li><a title="Bedtime Shema Writing Project (Ritualwell.org)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ritualwell.org/ritual/bedtime-shema-writing-project">Bedtime Shema Writing Project (Ritualwell.org)</a></li> <li><a title="Sylvia Boorstein's website" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sylviaboorstein.com/">Sylvia Boorstein's website</a></li> </ul>
