Rabbi Glayberman Urges Kindness and Forgiveness Ahead of Yom Kippur
Rabbi Yaakov Glayberman, in his weekly Torah portion commentary, emphasized the importance of proactive kindness and seeking forgiveness ahead of Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year. He drew a lesson from the Book of Proverbs, comparing human behavior to that of an ant. The ant, despite its short lifespan and minimal needs, diligently stores food for the future with hope. The Rabbi urged listeners not to be passive or count the minimum effort required, but rather to actively gather more kindness, good deeds, and forgiveness while they still have the strength and opportunity.
He stressed that while Yom Kippur atones for sins between individuals and God, it does not mend broken relationships between people. True reconciliation requires direct engagement, appeasement, and sincere requests for forgiveness. The commentary, tied to the weekly Torah portion 'Ha'azinu' and the Shabbat Shuva period, serves as a final spiritual preparation before the Day of Atonement.
The Rabbi concluded with a prayer for a good judgment, health, livelihood, and a year filled with goodness for all.
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