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What is our responsibility to do teshuva when we hear of such events? The Zohar HaKadosh is clear that everything that happens in this world is directly connected to our actions. Are we using these wake-up calls to genuinely change, or are we just expressing momentary sadness and moving on?
Asked on September 27, 2026
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Tragedies are not accidents but divine wake-up calls linked to our actions. The Rambam warns that dismissing them as coincidences guarantees further suffering. True *teshuva* means permanent transformation: stopping sin, regretting it, committing to change, and fully embracing Torah and mitzvot. This isn't just individual; we must fix ourselves, help our families, and actively bring all Jews back to Hashem. Ignoring these calls will only intensify the messages. Act decisively now.