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11/30 - From Gehinom to Olam Haba: The Journey of the Soul (HH 3)
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As the calendar moves us closer to Rosh Hashanah, have you ever taken a moment to reflect on the spiritual significance of this time? Does the concept of Gehenom as a soul-cleansing process, akin to a power wash, intrigue you? Our latest episode takes you on a profound journey where we unravel the mysteries of spirituality and delve into the significance of the High Holidays.
Inspired by the midrash of Moses' ascent into the heavens, we reflect on the praises of angels in each firmament and what that tells us about the power of true repentance. We ponder over the concept of Teshuvah, comparing God's forgiveness to the erasing power of a pencil. As we draw parallels between the High Holidays and accountability, we question if maybe our current Bar Mitzvah celebrations are missing their true essence.
As we prepare for Rosh Hashanah, we discuss the importance of writing down our prayers and the profound act of 'blowing the shofar'. As the countdown begins, we shed light on the challenges faced by American Jews, the Torah Observant Community, and the crucial need for forgiveness. This episode is an invitation to embark on a spiritual journey, to reflect and introspect, and to prepare collectively for the High Holidays.
This episode (#52) of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe is dedicated in Honor of Alan & Haley Finkelman!
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Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on October 2020, in Houston, Texas.
Released as Podcast on September 14, 2021
Re-broadcast on August 29, 2023
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