Eitan Update: Vidui 5767

[Eitan Levy]

בס"ד, כו אלול תשס"ז

BS"D, 26 Elul 5767 

In the run-up to Rosh-Hashannah and Yom-Kippur, when we are to be judged for our transgressions and merits and written in either the 'Book of Life' or the 'Book of Death' for the following year, it is incumbent on every Jew to make teshuvah (repentence, literally "returning").  According to the Rambam, while prayer and confession can atone for sins between man and G-d, one cannot be forgiven by G-d for transgressions against our fellow human beings, until the people concerned have forgiven us.  With that in mind, and with a sincere regret and desire to make things right both for myself and all of Creation:

With a humble heart, I ask for the sincere forgiveness of all those whom I have ever harmed in any way: from those I have neglected through absentmindedness or malice, friends I have undervalued and under-appreciated, souls whom I have judged negatively, those to whom I spoke harsh words, and those with whom I have not been %100 honest in all matters; anyone I have ever caused injury, physical or emotional, anyone whom I have failed to love and respect; anyone I have ever insulted, intentionally or unintentionally, actively or passively; anyone whom I used for my own purposes, and anyone who I refused to help in their time of need; to anyone affected negatively by my own selfishness, my arrogance and prejudices, my anger or wit, shouts or laughter, joy or sadness.

To all those hurt by me, in any way whatsoever, great or small, purposefully or accidentally, please grant me your forgiveness.  May none be judged negatively for injury done to me.  May we all stand perfect before the King, and bring a good judgment, of peace and wholeness, life and prosperity to the entire world.

I would be happy to hear back from anyone reading this.  Thank you.

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B'ahavah,

-Eitan Levy