What is teshuvah (return to Hashem) and how does one begin it?
What is teshuvah (return to Hashem) and how does one begin it?
Teshuvah, or return to Hashem, involves repenting and returning from sin, and one must confess verbally before God, as stated in [1] and [5]. Chassidus adds that teshuvah is served with joy and complete trust in the Creator [2]. Additionally, our Sages affirm that "nothing stands in the way of teshuvah," making it always possible to attain, as stated in [4].
Sources
- Rambam, Mishneh Torah, Laws of Repentance, Chapter 1 — If a person transgresses any of the mitzvot of the Torah, whether a positive command or a negative command - whether willingly or inadverte…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 6122 — Faith & Bitachon — By the grace of Hashem*, 20 Adar* 5718, Brooklyn, Blessings and greetings, You ask me in what manner it is possible to embark on the path o…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 7441 — Faith & Bitachon — By the grace of Hashem, Days of Selichos* 5720, bicentennial of the Hilloula* of the Baal Shem Tov*, Brooklyn, New York, To the sons and da…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 3898 — Chinuch — B"H 24 Marcheshvan 5716 Brooklyn Greetings and blessings, I am responding to your letter of 9 Cheshvan, in which you describe your state of…
- Mishneh Torah, Teshuvah 1 — If a person transgresses any of the mitzvot of the Torah, whether a positive command or a negative command - whether willingly or inadverte…
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