Why Forgiveness Isn’t the First Step with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg • Reimagining the Good Life

S10 E7—Saying "I'm sorry" isn't enough. Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg, author of On Repentance and Repair, joins Amy Julia Becker to share an ancient framework for repentance and repair that challenges our culture's obsession with quick apologies. Together they discuss forgiveness, institutional responsibility, and breaking cycles of harm. CHAPTER LIST: 00:00 Defining Repentance and Repair 03:31 The Current State of Repentance in Society 06:12 Maimonides' Process of Repentance 16:02 The Influence of Distorted Protestantism on American Culture 21:52 The Complexity of Forgiveness and Purpose of Repentance 27:47 Institutional Harm and the Challenges of Repair 41:01 Repentance as a Path to a Good Life Show Notes and Transcript: https://amyjuliabecker.com/danya-rutt... Find more episodes: https://amyjuliabecker.com/shows/ Join the conversation on Substack: https://amyjuliabecker.substack.com/ Where you can find me: Instagram:   / amyjuliabecker   Facebook:   / amyjuliabeckerwriter   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@amyjuliabecker