Elul | Feeling Alive in Our Avoda

In this shiur, Rav Dov Ber Cohen dismantles the heaviness that so many of us carry into the season of teshuva. He challenges the common mistake of measuring the teshuva gap against a perfect tzaddik rather than against who we genuinely could be. Real teshuva, he teaches, is not New Year's resolution-making, not Whac-A-Mole with bad habits, and not self-punishment dressed up as sincerity. Rabbi Dov Ber draws a clear line between external avodah and the deeper work of returning to God consciousness. Charata, vidui, and improved middot are means, not the destination. The destination is a neshama that feels alive, present, and in loving relationship with Hashem. Teshuva, at its root, is as simple as a child calling home and saying: Dad, I want to come back. This shiur is for anyone who has made Elul heavier than it needs to be, and who is ready to return not through strain, but through sincerity and presence. Living in Tune with Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen Mindfulness, Torah wisdom, and inner work for a calmer, more aligned life. Courses & Resources - Living in Tune - 8-Week Foundational Mindfulness Course https://www.rabbidovber.org Join the WhatsApp Community https://bit.ly/4qtfv3p Contact: [email protected]