Machshava:

Teshuva 

Collections: Rabbi Weinberger: Oros Ha'teshuvah

Description

If we focus on ourself we will always find weaknesses. Teshuvah (returning) involves re-uniting with whole nation. We cannot let the "rotten apples" (not enthusiastic members) of Klal Yisrael dissuade us. A tzaddik (righteous Jew) sees Klal Yisrael in the whole world. A Tzaddik sees the goodness of Klal Yisroel and doesn’t allow us to become darkened through the mistakes and misdeeds of errant Jews. There are nitzozos (sparks) of kedushah even within the lowest of our nation. A Jew connecting to the nation brings out the G-dly goodness from within. We must realizes our tremendous responsibility.