# Elul 20 - Discovering Longevity Through Forgiveness Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe-675642/elul-20-discovering-longevity-through-forgiveness Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe-675642/elul-20-discovering-longevity-through-forgiveness.md Podcast: [Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe-675642) Published: 2026-09-07T17:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b886a27 Audio file: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/5b886a27/834261e3.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe-675642/episodes/elul-20-discovering-longevity-through-forgiveness Duration seconds: 541 ## Resource Embark on an enlightening journey as we unravel the profound impact of repentance on our personal lives and relationships. We promise, by the end of this episode, you'll have a deeper understanding of the transformative power of seeking forgiveness. We share the wisdom and insights of the Talmud, shedding light on how making amends with strained relationships not only brings us closer to the ones we love but can even contribute to our longevity. We dive headfirst into the challenges of seeking forgiveness, especially when the other party is unwilling or is no longer with us. We share the reassuring notion that a simple 'I'm sorry' can bring about immense healing and is even regarded as a remarkably good deed by the Almighty. Our conversation further delves into the concept of private repentance. Regardless of whether our sins are public or private, we can always lean on Hashem for forgiveness. Repentance, we points out, is so powerful it's akin to offering a sacrifice to the Almighty and can lead to a longer life. So join us in this enlightening discourse on navigating strained relationships, seeking forgiveness, and tapping into the life-changing power of repentance. This episode (#227) of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe is dedicated in Honor of Dr. Leonard & June Goldberg! **** To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection : https://collection.transistor.f… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe-675642/episodes/elul-20-discovering-longevity-through-forgiveness/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe-675642/elul-20-discovering-longevity-through-forgiveness.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.