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Is it better for a woman to hear shofar from a man, or is it just as good to hear from another woman or blow for herself?

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I know Hashem is very loving and He loves me. Therefore, I don't think He will mind that I am not keeping the mitzvos. He knows that I am spiritual and connected to Him in ways that make sense and are meaningful to me, and I am a good person. Isn't this enough?

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Dear Rabbi, Teshuvah, repentance, seems illogical. True, a sinner should change his ways going forward. Yet, by what logic can a previous sin be forgiven? Why shouldn’t a person be punished for the bad he has done? Thanks!