Why Rosh Hashanah Isn’t About Teshuva

R' Tatz Special Episode!

This episode is sponsored by Aaron Zelikovich in honor of rabbi Akiva Tatz.

Rabbi Akiva Tatz explains why Rosh Hashanah, though a day of judgment and yearly “recreation,” is not focused on teshuva; instead, it centers on declaring Hashem as King. Teshuva is saved for Yom Kippur, while Rosh Hashanah is about returning to the root and resetting life’s agenda—being needed to willingly accept and express God’s kingship.