Judaism – at this penitential season – reminds us that it is human nature to change human actions. But Jewish tradition is clear: a genuine transformation does not happen overnight or for convenience. It requires contrition, confession, and change. Without all three, there is no teshuvah or repentance, only posturing.
As the Jewish community enters the Days of Awe with Rosh Hashanah on Monday evening, followed by Yom Kippur, we are reminded that transformation begins with accountability. We reflect, we acknowledge, we confess, and then we commit to a new path. This is the framework we should expect not only of ourselves, but of those who seek to lead us.
