Vidui is far more than admitting technical sins — it is diagnosing the deeper spiritual illness beneath them. This piece explains that real confession means recognizing flawed attitudes, distorted self-image, misplaced fears, and false beliefs that drive repeated behavior. By uncovering the root causes behind actions — whether insecurity, anger, need for approval, or misplaced trust in instinct, vidui becomes the essential first step of teshuvah. Without this honest self-understanding, change is impossible; with it, genuine growth can finally begin.

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