Ever pondered about the deep and profound significance of the number 40 in Judaism? This episode promises an enlightening journey as we delve into intriguing instances where the number 40 holds significance, such as Noah and the great flood, the gestation period, and Moses ascending the mountain.The second half of our conversation moves toward the spiritual realm as we discuss the importance of repentance, the concept of sin, and the transformational role of the forty-day period from Rosh Chodesh Elul until Yom Kippur. This episode concludes with a hopeful reflection on the joyous aspect of Yom Kippur, its promise of forgiveness, and the divine period of repentance. Tune in and let this exploration inspire your understanding and spiritual growth in these sacred Jewish teachings. This episode (#220) of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe is dedicated in Honor of Hubba Wubba!****To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwolJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesPlease send your questions, comments and even your stories to awolbe@torchweb.orgPlease visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/donate. Thank you!For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.comRecorded lve in the TORCH Centre - Studio B from a live audience presentation on August 22, 2023, in Houston, TexasReleased as Podcast on August 25, 2023

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