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Yom Kippur is coming soon – what does Judaism actually say about forgiveness?

  • Written by Adam B. Cohen, Professor of Psychology, Arizona State University
Yom Kippur is coming soon – what does Judaism actually say about forgiveness?Two women embrace before a Yom Kippur service held outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles. Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

The Jewish High Holidays are fast approaching: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. While the first really commemorates the creation of the world, Jews view both holidays as a chance to reflect on our...

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