Yom Kippur: The Happiest Day

Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen opens with a truth that stops people in their tracks: the Talmud calls Yom Kippur the happiest day of the year. Not the most intense, not the most terrifying — the happiest. In this shiur, he unpacks why, and what it means to actually receive that gift. From the neshama as a thousand-watt light bulb slowly painted over by aveiros, to the yetzer hara that swoops in right when you're preparing to grow, to the holy chutzpah of Rav Levi Yitzhak's village woman — Rabbi Dov Ber weaves together Chassidic depth, raw honesty, and practical avodah for the Aseres Yemei Teshuva. Teshuva, he reminds us, has two stages: the ratzon — simply wanting the relationship — and then the action that proves it. Rosh Hashanah comes first precisely because you don't need to be perfect to show up. He offers a grounded, pressure-free framework for the ten days: ten minutes of hitbonenut a day, stretching your brachas with the word Melech, and writing a list of what to feel remorse for on Yom Kippur itself — so you arrive with energy, not exhaustion. And he gives the yetzer hara its due: when it comes in heavy and makes everything feel too hard to face, that's your cue to laugh at it, give it a hug, and keep going. Whether you're a seasoned davener or someone just trying to figure out what you're actually supposed to be doing during these ten days, this shiur will shift how you walk into Yom Kippur — lighter, more awake, and genuinely excited about what's available. --- Living in Tune with Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen Mindfulness, Torah wisdom, and inner work for a calmer, more aligned life. Courses & Resources Living in Tune - 8-Week Foundational Mindfulness Course https://www.rabbidovber.org Join the WhatsApp Community https://bit.ly/4qtfv3p Contact: livingintune.team@gmail.com