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Why are we more concerned with what politicians were wearing on October 7th than with what WE were wearing spiritually? Were YOU dressed and ready with proper teshuva before Rosh Hashana? Were YOU dressed in the spiritual clothing of Torah and mitzvot when this tragedy struck Am Yisrael?
Asked on September 1, 2026
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Stop blaming politicians for our spiritual crises. October 7th exposed our collective spiritual unpreparedness; we prioritized outward appearances over genuine teshuva (repentance). Tragedies strike when we neglect our inner spiritual state, not external show. The Torah warns us: real change, and a better future, comes from each of us committing to sincere teshuva—keeping mitzvot, learning Torah, acting modestly, and inspiring others. Our actions have consequences; we are all interconnected. Instead of pointing fingers, ask what you are wearing spiritually, and commit to genuine change now.
