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Confession for Confessing | May 29, 2026
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- May 29, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of The Daily Derech, Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein explores Parashat Naso, Hilchot Talmud Torah from the Mishneh Torah, and a teaching from Menorat HaMaor about dedication to Torah learning and sincere repentance. The Me’am Loez section focuses on confession and repentance, emphasizing that reciting the Vidui without genuine inner change is itself a transgression. Rabbi Rubenstein explains the idea of prosecuting and defending angels, teaching that sincere confession removes the need for divine punishment because a person already recognizes and regrets their wrongdoing. The discussion highlights daily self-examination and honest repentance as paths to growth. In the Rambam section, the episode explains that Torah study must continue throughout a person’s life because knowledge is forgotten without constant review. Continuous learning reflects the belief that people can always improve and change. The Menorat HaMaor section recounts how Hillel the Elder answered a forgotten halachic question about the Pesach sacrifice overriding Shabbat. His dedication to Torah study led the sages to appoint him as their leader, demonstrating the value of perseverance and deep commitment to learning. Learn more at exploringjudaism.org/thedailyderech and reach out to Rabbi Rubenstein here .