Does reciting Jewish prayers lead to forgiveness?
Does reciting Jewish prayers lead to forgiveness? Answer: Most people in the course of growing from childhood to adult make a variety of mistakes in judgement, including minor crimes such as shoplifting, treating others badly, swearing, etc. According to Judaism, if we admit to ourselves that we truly have done the wrong thing, if we repent and pledge to not repeat these mistakes and crimes, if we make restitution to those who have been harmed (perhaps by giving back what was stolen or its value), then God will forgive us and we will once again be a citizen in good standing in the Jewish People. Christianity and Islam rely upon faith in a prophet or personality, but Judaism is far more practical IMHO. In Judaism, acknowledgement of our sins is the first step toward forgiveness. Admission of sins is part of the High Holy Day prayer services, especially on Yom Kippur. When participating in a prayer service that asks for forgiveness, it is important to know what it is that we are admittin
