From the Detroit Free Press: When sorry seems to be hardest word
Don't be surprised if a Jewish friend or acquaintance comes up to you this week and, out of the blue, asks for forgiveness.
It is a lesser-known but integral part of the Jewish high holidays, going on right now, in which people atone for their sins not only with God, but with one another. They must show remorse to everyone in their circle. Not just the people they know they wronged. Everyone.
"Will you forgive me if I've done or said anything this year that has hurt you?" That's how it's supposed to go. Every friend. Every neighbor. Every colleague.
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