Dedicated l’ilui nishmas Yechiel Ben Shimon Dovid (Mr. Lawrence Nieman)

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40 Days to Forgiveness

Get quick, bite-sized free daily challenges to let go of resentment and open your heart to forgiveness.

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Starts Rosh Chodesh Elul, August 13 100% free

Real People. Real Forgiveness.

Over 1,000 people have started their forgiveness journey. Now it's your turn.

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Thank you so much! I joined not thinking it would make a difference — but it made an incredible change.

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It was absolutely incredible. My perspective has changed so much, and I learned amazing skills for forgiveness. I'm so grateful. 🙏

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I loved the program! It helped me so much with a specific person — now I feel so liberated and happy to be free from resentment.

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This 40 Days to Forgiveness was incredible. It helped me release anything I was holding onto.

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Last year this helped me so much. I was holding onto a lot of resentment and didn’t know how to let it go until this program.

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I realized forgiveness can be attained through easy steps. It always used to scare me — this program encouraged me and gave me so much clarity.

You want to forgive.
You just don’t know how.

Maybe someone hurt you years ago — and it still aches today.
Maybe you’ve been waiting for an apology that never came.
Maybe you’ve tried to move on, but the pain keeps finding its way back.
Maybe you know forgiveness matters, but no one ever showed you where to begin.

You’re not broken, and you’re not alone. Forgiveness isn’t a switch you flip — it’s a path you walk, one small step at a time.

Here’s how it works

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Join for free

Sign up by WhatsApp or email — whichever way you’d rather receive it.

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Get a daily challenge

Each weekday from Rosh Chodesh Elul until Yom Kippur (except Shabbos), get one small, bite-sized challenge to help you take a tiny step toward forgiveness.

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Earn raffle tickets

Each time you complete a challenge, you’ll earn a ticket toward a $100 Amazon gift card (raffle after Yom Kippur, iy"H).

$100 Amazon Gift Card Raffle

Each time you complete a forgiveness challenge, you’ll earn a raffle ticket toward a $100 Amazon gift card raffle.

We know you’re not doing this for the prize, but the prize doesn’t hurt! 😉

*Restrictions apply. See amazon.com/gc-legal

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$100 Amazon Gift Card Raffle
Grand prize · Winner announced after Yom Kippur

3 ways to join

Pick whichever is easiest for you — all three get the same daily message.

Email

Get each day’s challenge delivered straight to your inbox.

Or email “Forgive” to

WhatsApp

Message FORGIVE to +1 (201) 870-0229 — or just tap the button below.

Join WhatsApp

Don’t worry — all member phone numbers are kept private.

Text

Text JOIN to 845-613-4555 to get each day’s challenge by SMS (regular text).

Just 1 short message a day — and your number stays private.

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Download all forgiveness challenges

Get the full set of 40 Days to Forgiveness challenges in one easy-to-read PDF you can follow at your own pace.

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Frequently asked questions

What is 40 Days to Forgiveness?
A free 40-day program that provides 1 quick practical challenge each day to help you let go of hurt, find peace, and strengthen your relationships.
Who is this program for?
Anyone who wants to become more forgiving, whether you're working through a major hurt or simply trying to be a kinder, calmer person.
When does the challenge begin?
The challenge begins on Rosh Chodesh Elul (Thursday, August 13) and continues for 40 days through Yom Kippur.
How much time does it take each day?
Most daily challenges take just 1–3 minutes to read and complete!
What if I'm not sure I can forgive?
That's okay. You don't need to have everything figured out before you begin. Just come with an open mind and a willingness to take one small step each day.
How do I earn tickets for the $100 Amazon gift card raffle?
You'll earn 1 raffle ticket for each challenge you complete. Simply submit the quick completion form at the end of each day's challenge, and your ticket will be automatically added to the raffle. The more days you complete, the more chances you'll have to win! Raffle drawing will take place after Yom Kippur.
Is it okay if I miss a day?
Absolutely. Just continue with the next challenge. If you missed a challenge, you can make it up later by checking the Challenges page.
Wow, this is really powerful! How can I take part in this zechus?
Thank you! The program is offered free thanks to generous sponsors. We depend on people like you to sponsor challenges to help keep covering the costs. You can help bring these daily challenges to even more people by sponsoring a day, a week, or another portion of the program. Sponsor a challenge here.
I love this program! How can I help others participate?
The biggest help is sharing it with your family and friends. Every invitation gives someone else the chance to experience the challenge too. Just send them a link to this website so they can sign up!
Can schools, shuls, or organizations participate as a group?
Absolutely! We'd love to have your community join the challenge together.
Why is this happening during the 40 days between Rosh Chodesh Elul and Yom Kippur?
The 40 days between Rosh Chodesh Elul and Yom Kippur are a powerful time for forgiveness for the Jewish people. When we forgive our fellow Jews, it brings down tremendous blessings from Above. Chazal teach us that when we forgive others, Hashem forgives us, too. (Yoma 87b)

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Most of us were taught that forgiveness matters — but never how to actually do it. So we carry the weight, wait for it to lift on its own, and quietly wonder why it never does.

This challenge is different. Instead of simply telling you to forgive, it walks beside you through forty small, practical steps — each one gentle enough to do today, and meaningful enough to change how tomorrow feels.

No guilt. No pressure. Just one quiet step at a time.
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small, doable steps

One a day, from Rosh Chodesh Elul to Yom Kippur.

Join the Challenge

This Elul, don’t carry yesterday’s hurt into tomorrow.

Healing doesn’t happen all at once. It happens one small step at a time. Join 1000+ Jews around the world beginning a 40-day journey toward forgiveness, peace, and stronger relationships.

This year’s program is dedicated l’ilui nishmas Yechiel Ben Shimon Dovid (Mr. Lawrence Nieman)

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