For our Jewish friends. I wanted to know how modern Jews atone for their sins.?

Question

I am aware of most Jewish customs and I am curious how you can have your sins forgiven. I know animal sacrifices are not common thesedays and I wonder what has replaced that.

For other people of other faiths, I do respect your faith and I would like to ask as a courtesy to refrain from any bashing or any anti-jewish remarks.

Answer 1

The process is called "Teshuva" (repent) and it has a 4 steps to it: The words in quotes are Hebrew words:

1) "charata" - to feel badly about what you did.

2) "azives hachete" - to immediately stop doing whatever sin it is that you are asking repentance for.

3) "Vidi" - to say out loud with your mouth that you sinned, and how you sinned.

4) "kabbalah al ha-asid" - to take upon yourself not to do the sin ever again.

These are the 4 steps that the Torah teaches us is the way to repent for our sins. Do it whenever you feel necessary - you are not supposed to wait until Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur is a designated time to think about our progress that year, and how we sinned. We fast, pray and repent because G-d judges us that day.

This process can only grant you forgivenes for sins against G-d. For sins against another person ex. talking bad about a person, hurting their feelings, the only way to get forgiveness is to ask the person himself for it.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

First of all nowhere in the Torah does it say the only way to atone is through animal sacrifice. Animal Sacrifice ended for the most part with the destruction of the first Temple (before Jesus was born).

Jews repent through a process call Teshuva. Also once a year there is Yom Kippur, were you also repent and move closer to G_d.

Teshuva can be done whenever you want.

Also G-d forgives you for sins against him. For sins against another talk to them.

Answer 3

Three different methods of atonement are identified in the Hebrew Bible: animal sacrifices, contrite repentance & prayer, and charitable deeds.

1. Animal Sacrifices
The Torah speaks of two kinds of animal sacrifices that were used for the atonement of transgressions: (hataat), a sin sacrifice, and (asham), a guilt sacrifice.
According to the Hebrew Bible, a sin sacrifice did not provide atonement for every kind of sin. Rather, its purpose was to atone only for a person's unintentional sins

2. Contrite Repentance and Prayer
Someone has already provided an excellent description of this process.

3. Charitable Deeds
Lastly, there are the charitable deeds. Since Judaism is a religion based on "works", with special emphasis on acts of charity, deeds of kindness are regarded as the most important component in the process of atonement.
This theme, concerning the importance of acts of charity, and that the doing of good deeds is preferable to other actions, is common in the Hebrew Bible. In fact, charity is mandated in the Torah

Answer 4

For our friends, How does GOD forgive , by what criteria does GOD forgive anyone?:
In the Book of Jonah: The question is asked, and answered:
Chp.3:10. "God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way, and GOD repented of the evil that he had said he would do to them; and he did not.
The Book of Hosea: chp.14:2- 9, "Israel, return unto the LORD thy GOD for you have fallen by your iniquity, Take with you WORDS, and turn to Adonai; say unto HIM, Take away all iniquity and receive graciously, so will we render the calves (sacrifices) of our lips."....v.9: "who is wise, to understand, prudent and know them, for the ways of Adonai are righteousness, and the just shall walk in them, but transgressors shall fall".
The Book of Micah: chp.7:18, "Who is a GOD like thee, that pardons iniquity and passes by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage, He retains not his anger forever because he delights in mercy."
Although you asked about Judaism means of atonement, it is one and the same for all people....especially now while there is no temple or priesthood of Levi to minister or receive sacrifices,,,it is with words...sincere words in humility that GOD hears and receives and forgives iniquity,,,,not by animal or human sacrifice, but by good deeds of good heart. This is GOD's acceptable sacrifice....

Answer 5

Well, I am not Jewish, so I cannot answer your question,but I will say that the Bible says if you bless the Jews (God's chosen people) then He'll bless you. Jesus loves you!

Answer 6

repenting on Yom Kippur and sometimes making amends

Answer 7

I love lamp.