A Jew’s Guide to Repentance
On the latest episode of , a public radio show and podcast, host Krista Tippett and Jewish ethicist Louis Newman talk repentance, reflection and learning to confront our sins head on.
On the latest episode of , a public radio show and podcast, host Krista Tippett and Jewish ethicist Louis Newman talk repentance, reflection and learning to confront our sins head on.
Beat your chest once for each infraction I Am guilty I screwed up Bigtime I Co-slept I Drank too much wine I let you Eat candy I put you in Front of the laundry as a form of entertainment I Gave you Gum I was a Hypocrite I let you cry It out I Joked…
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