In the context of this workshop, teshuvah goes

beyond its traditional definition of "repentance"

and is instead reframed as a return to one’s

true self—the divine, whole, and pure essence

that trauma, abuse, or negative experiences may

have obscured.

Teshuvah in this sense is:

1) A Journey of Self-Repair:

Healing the fragmented parts of oneself caused by past pain and reuniting them into a harmonious whole.

2) A Return to Love and Trust:

Rekindling self-love and self-trust, which are innate qualities we lose sight of when shaped by trauma or external narratives.

3) A Reconnection to Inner Divinity:

Realigning with the part of yourself that reflects the divine spark, recognizing that no matter what you’ve experienced, your core self is pure and unbroken.

4) A Commitment to Transformation:

Taking personal responsibility for rewriting your

story and creating a new, empowered reality moving forward.

This definition acknowledges that while traditional teshuvah is often about repairing our relationship with G-d and others, here it also includes repairing the relationship with ourselves— a process of deep introspection, self-compassion, and empowerment. It emphasizes that healing is not just possible but is your birthright as someone created b’tzelem Elokim (in the image of G-d).