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How do I atone for a sin which I committed against a fellow human being?

by Rabbi Naftali Silberberg

  

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In order to be granted forgiveness for a sin against a fellow man or woman, one must first (make restitution when applicable) placate and ask for forgiveness from the one whom was victimized1 .

However, a sin against a fellow is a betrayal of G-d as well; for G-d has commanded us to be respectful and considerate of our fellow's property and feelings. Therefore, On Yom Kippur - after pacifying the offended party beforehand - we confess, repent, and ask G-d for forgiveness for all our sins.

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  • 1. Shulchan Aruch (Code of Jewish Law) Orach Chayim 606:1 - from the Talmud tractate Yoma 87a

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