Why do we fast on Yom Kippur? Why are we not allowed to wear leather shoes, but we are permitted to sit on comfy chairs? How are humans different from angels? How is Yom Kippur a happy day? What are the key steps for doing teshuva? Why do we confess for sins we didn't commit?

A printable booklet with the text of Slichos and God's 13 Attributes of Mercy. Includes several thoughts on the slichos, and space for teens to reflect and write down their own thoughts on the prayers. To find out how to run a workshop with this booklet, please contact Rabbi Ari Goldberg, DL Lavin, or Rabbi Dovid Lichtig.

A chabura companion for learning about the aftermath of Chait HaEgel. Includes a variety of sources along with questions for further discussion.

"The power of teshuva is the greatest innovation since the creation of the world." - Rav Yitzchak Hutner

"Please, God, give us one more chance. Give us two more chances. Give us a hundred more chances." - Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach

Can you really wipe your slate clean? Have you ever done something that you would like to erase? Work through this session to understand the power and importance of teshuva.

Can you really start over? Does God forgive us even when we do bad things on purpose? Study through this session to explore unconditional love and the capacity for forgiveness.

A powerful article by Elie Weisel. It is written as an open letter to God hoping to reconcile their relationship. The article can be a great trigger for discussion on suffering and man's relationship with God.

This session questions the availability of teshuva to all individuals. Can man change? Can we erase the past? It includes discussion questions and various hebrew and english sources.

Considering the reconciliation between Yosef and his brother, this is a discussion of some of the unique halachic and theological ideas related to doing teshuva for Mitzvos bein Adam L'Chaveiro.