# Yom Kippur 3 - Small Changes Before Yom Kippur

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Podcast: [Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe-675642)
Published: 2026-09-17T05:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1602

## Resource

Reflecting on a recent journey from Jerusalem to Ramat Gan, a divine encounter with a shopkeeper not only demonstrated the power of prayer, but also reminds us that the Almighty is always listening. This heartwarming tale forms the foundation of today's conversation, reaffirming the belief that no prayer goes unnoticed. As the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur loom, we contemplate the power of repentance and God's divine love. We discuss a beautiful analogy, comparing God's forgiveness to a father welcoming home his prodigal son. Like a loving parent, God waits with open arms, ready to embrace us as we turn back to Him, illustrating His readiness to forgive if we sincerely repent. Lastly, we move into an enlightening exploration of Teshuvah and the transformative power of prayer. We share how, regardless of our past missteps, these elements offer us redemption and a fresh perspective on life. This is a potent reminder that no matter how far we feel we have strayed, the Almighty is always waiting for us to return. Join us on this spiritual journey as we navigate the power of prayer, repentance, and Teshuvah. This episode (#52) of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe is dedicated in Honor of Juan Juan & Susan Bracho! **** 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.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments…

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