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September 20, 2025 6 mins

As we gaze upon the dawn of Yom Kippur this conversation could not be more timely or necessary. We discuss the days leading up to this holy day, the significance of Rosh Hashanah, and how the resolutions we made at the start of the year shape our lives. We share an inspirational tale of a diligent shoemaker, reminding us that as long as life flickers within us, it's never too late to make amends and reconnect with Hashem.

This soulful discourse continues as we paint a stirring picture of prisoners escaping, urging us to be like them and take this chance Hashem offers us to free ourselves from the chains of sin. We are challenged to seize this opportunity to change ourselves and our lives for the better, reminding us that our lives are meant for more than just pleasure - they are for learning, sharing, and spiritual growth. Join us for a conversation that promises to inspire and guide you into the new year, armed with the resolve to change and a burning desire to make the most of this extraordinary opportunity.

This episode (#236) of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe is dedicated in Honor of Ed Hoffman!


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Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on September 19, 2023, in Houston, Texas.
Released as Podcast on September 19, 2023

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