Does God Really Forgive? Rabbi Shais Taub on Yom Kippur & Forgiveness and More | w/ @lauramaxrose

In this full episode of the @lauramaxrose podcast, host Laura Rose sits down with Rabbi Shais Taub to discuss the profound themes of forgiveness and faith, particularly in the context of the Jewish High Holy Days. The conversation explores the spiritual distinction between seeking forgiveness from God versus from other people and offers a spiritual perspective on disappointment when prayers are not answered as expected. The discussion also touches on how to navigate division in the modern world by focusing on being a source of kindness and connection. Video Timestamps: 00:00 The Podcast Intro 1:05 Forgiveness and Faith: An introduction to the episode's main themes in the context of the Jewish High Holy Days. 2:16 A Daughter's Fear: Laura shares a personal story about her daughter's fear of not being forgiven by God. 3:21 Forgiveness from God vs. People: Rabbi Taub explains the difference between asking for forgiveness from God and making amends to another person. 12:50 God's Infinite Compassion: The Rabbi discusses that God never gets tired of forgiving, even after the "millionth time." 21:13 When Prayers Go Unanswered: Laura shares her experience with miscarriages and professional setbacks. 33:02 Disappointment and a "Better Way": Rabbi Taub offers a spiritual perspective on disappointment, suggesting that God has a "better way" for us when prayers are not answered as we expect. 41:59 The Yom Kippur Prayer: He connects this idea to the Yom Kippur prayer of the high priest, highlighting the significance of private losses. 47:34 Navigating Division: The conversation shifts to maintaining inner peace amidst external conflict. 1:05:41 Creators vs. Consumers: Rabbi Taub advises viewers to be creators, not just consumers, on social media. 1:07:16 The Power of a Simple Smile: He uses the analogy of a wagging dog to describe the importance of being a source of kindness and safety. 1:08:31 Parenting Course Promotion: Laura promotes Rabbi Taub's six-week parenting course. You could sign up to Rabbi Taub's six-week live interactive parenting course here 👇 https://soul-words.mykajabi.com/offers/gFV2sQHZ/checkout #YomKippur #Forgiveness #RabbiShaisTaub #JewishWisdom #GodsForgiveness #MakingAmends #SpiritualGrowth #DayOfAtonement #Teshuvah #Repentance --- *For more classes from Rabbi Shais Taub:* 🌐 *Website:* https://www.soulwords.org/ *Follow Rabbi Shais Taub:* 📸 *Instagram:* https://www.instagram.com/rabbi_shais_taub 🎥 *TikTok:* https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbi_shais_taub 🐦 *X (Twitter):* https://www.x.com/ShaisTaub 📘 *Facebook:* https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573478244968 💼 *LinkedIn:* https://www.linkedin.com/in/shais-taub-81a95466/ 🎧 *Listen to the SoulWords Podcast:* 🎵 *Spotify:* https://open.spotify.com/show/51E7XHWFDbZCGJQz7CoAZP 🍏 *Apple Podcasts:* https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soulwords-full-library/id1450892501 *Support Our Work:* 💳 *Donate:* https://www.soulwords.org/donate/ 💰 *PayPal:* https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/soulwordspayments 💵 *CashApp:* https://cash.app/$soulwords 🪙 *Venmo:* https://venmo.com/u/soulwords *About SoulWords:* SoulWords is a virtual community hosted by Rabbi Shais Taub, where people come together to explore the spiritual insights of Torah and discover their unique purpose. This platform is here to facilitate your spiritual growth by sharing the mystical teachings of Judaism in contemporary language—making deep wisdom accessible and relevant to your life.