Yom Kippur can atone for sins between a person and Hashem, but repairing harm done to another person requires more. This practical guide explains how to ask for mechilah, give a sincere apology, make restitution, respect boundaries, and begin restoring damaged relationships before the fast.

Teshuvah is not simply a feeling of guilt—it is a practical process of returning to Hashem. Drawing on the Rambam’s Hilchos Teshuvah, this guide explains the four essential steps: recognizing and leaving wrongdoing, experiencing honest regret, confessing before Hashem, and making a sincere commitment to change. It also offers practical guidance for repairing harm, creating safeguards, and beginning again after a setback.