Summary of Danya Ruttenberg's On Repentance And Repair

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#1 People hurt one another. Sometimes the harm is unintentional, born of goodwill and the desire to help. Sometimes it’s the result of ignorance or lack of information. Sometimes it happens because of cowardice. But regardless of cause, people must repair the harm.

#2 We can’t undo the harm we’ve caused, but we can work to prevent future harm.

#3 Judaism emphasizes the need to repair the harm we’ve caused, and we don’t forgive those who have not done the work of repentance.

#4 There are five steps to Maimonides’ theory of repentance. They are: Learn from your mistake Be sorry Decide to make things right Do the repair Repeat Let’s explore each of these one by one.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Oct 12, 2022
• ISBN: 9798350034691

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Insights from Chapter 5

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Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

People hurt one another. Sometimes the harm is unintentional, born of goodwill and the desire to help. Sometimes it’s the result of ignorance or lack of information. Sometimes it happens because of cowardice. But regardless of cause, people must repair the harm.

#2

We can’t undo the harm we’ve caused, but we can work to prevent future harm.

#3

Judaism emphasizes the need to repair the harm we’ve caused, and we don’t forgive those who have not done the work of repentance.

#4

There are five steps to Maimonides’ theory of repentance. They are: Learn from your mistake Be sorry Decide to make things right Do the repair Repeat Let’s explore each of these one by one.

#5

Don't forget to name the harm you’ve caused. Don’t be afraid to confront it head-on.

#6

The first step to Maimonides’ theory of repentance is to name the harm you’ve caused, and to be sorry for it. This may