The Jewish Divorce Project - Episode 4: The Hardest F-word, Forgiveness

For our fourth episode, which falls between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we discuss forgiveness. Not only as a tool for mending relationship, forgiveness can aid us in seeking understanding and obtaining peace of mind. 

 

Some good poetry to prep you for Yom Kippur

How Divine is Forgiveness - Marge Piercy

 

Our in-house statisticians have determine that 90% of parenting is about forgiveness, while the rest is for feeding your kids ;) Consider Yom Kippur your opportunity to develop a regular practice of forgiveness. Remember, forgiveness doesn't have to be a grand gesture. One is just supposed to let go. I We know it sounds so simple. But forgiveness is the art of not being angry about it anymore. It's about kicking out that memory or feeling that's living rent free in your head or soul.  It may help to start forgiving yourself for whatever mistakes your make. Then, when you notice those same mistakes in others, offer forgiveness to them as well. 

 

Please feel free to share your stories of forgiveness with us here at TheJewishDivorceProject@gmail.com.  Don't worry, we won't share them with anyone, or on the podcast. Unless you want us to.  Remember, you're sending these stories to a therapist and a rabbi- that's the like the Fort Knox of confidentiality!)

 

Is Forgiveness Necessary (An article that outlines different forms of forgiveness in the Jewish Tradition)