Yom Kippur 5786

Rabbi Arik Ashermans Reflektionen (Langfassung online)

Ashamnu
We have sinned against You mass destruction and killing of children and other non-combatants in Gaza,
Bagadnu
We have betrayed the good within us.
Gazalnu
We stolen public funds from those living in poverty.
Dibarnu Dofi
We have slandered those who think differently than us.
He’Evinu
We have acted perversely when there is no price paid for violence.
’Hirshanu
By not honoring Your Image in every human being
Zadnu
We have acted evilly towards the weak.
Khamasnu
We have used the power of the State to act violently.
Tifalnu Sheker
We have told lies to steal lands and homes.
Ya’atznu Ra
We engaged in evil counsel to eliminate in the name of self defense the limitations on harming civilians.
Kizavnu
We have falsely claimed that we could bring back our hostages through military power and that all Palestinians are our enemy.
Latznu
We have scoffed at those who believe in Tikun Olam.
Maradnu
We have rebelled against the Torah and our Declaration of Independence and social solidarity.
Niatznu
We have incited against human rights activists and the families of our hostages.
Sararnu
We have rebelled against our responsibility towards our hostages and those evacuated from their homes.
Avinu
We have committed iniquity in East Jerusalem.
Pashanu
We have transgressed by denying access to shepherds and farmers.
Tzararnu
We have oppressed expelling shepherding communities.
Kashinu Oref
We have stubbornly flaunted international law.
Rashanu
We have acted wickedly towards those in need of public housing.
Shikhatnu
We have defaced Your Image within us.
Tiavnu
We have committed abomination by wiping out non- Jewish homes and communities.
Tainu
We have strayed from Your Path.
Tiatanu
We have caused soldiers and police to go astray by leading them to believe they are above the law.