[Avodah] Atonement via proxy - SaIr HaMishtaleAch

[Rabbi Meir G. Rabi]

On Wed, May 14, 2025 at 07:44:20AM +0300, Marty Bluke via Avodah wrote:
What is the rationale behind all kinds of serious aveiros that one has no
regret for, and doesn't repent
and yet comes Yom Kippur all is forgiven.
How does that make any sense?

Perhaps we may consider -
We find the same in reverse with the death of the Cohen Gadol releasing
those in the Arei Miklat
The Gemara indicates that the CG is responsible [to some extent] for the
death
Of he who was killed inadvertently
And also those incarcerated
who were provided with gifts to not pray for the death of the CG
Apparently the CG is also responsible [to some extent] for those locked up
Had he performed to his full capacity
This CG could have averted the tragedy of both the one who was killed and
the one who is locked up

Aharon HaCohen stopped the plague
How did his Avodah save those who deserved to die?

How did Pinches save the Yidden
Seforno suggests, their sin was standing by in silence when Z took Kossbi
Here too their silence when witnessing Pinches action was an atonement
But that does not reflect upon Aharon’s quelling the plague.

HaYesh Bo Eitz Im Ayin
Is there a righteous person in Canaan who might save the inhabitants
And frustrate BNY war to conquer EY

Those who wield influence are charged with employing it to help
And if they do not they are held accountable.
The world stands by in silence
At least those who do not actively condemn the Yidden
How culpable are they
What does this illuminate of their character and honour

Asher Nasi Yachatah
WHEN the leader will sin, REALLY
Rather, Ashrei HaDor [Rashi]
A generation that has leaders who take responsibility
Is a fortunate [Hirsch forward striving] generation

If we witness a child being slapped by an adult
We may safely assume that adult is a parent
If the parent fails to direct their child
They are accountable
perhaps for a lifetime of poor behaviour

Perhaps, HKBH accepts the commitment of the CG
To wield his influence to bring the people, the sinners
Back to HKBH
AAvinu Davenned for Avimelech after he expressed some remorse
It seems his Teffilos helped avert a consequence that was coming their way


R Micha suggests that after the se'ir hamishtaleiach
 they still said vidui, they still held ne'ilah.
Which means they were NOT forgiven
We too say VeHu Rachum when beginning MaAriv after YK

Not saying Viduy is flaunting
rather than expressing gratitude and celebrating
Akin to YaAkob Avinu saying Katonti Mikol HaChassadim

When the Rambam (Teshuvah 1:3) writes,
"atzmo shel Yom haKippurim mechapeir leshavim".

He is referring to when there is no SaIr HaMishtaleAch
with the SaIr he clearly says it atones for Kalos even when the sinners
have no regret

 It is unclear if these 'proxy' atonements forgive Chillul HaSHem etc

It certainly is not a Kapparah for Bein Adam LeChaveiro


Best,

Meir G. Rabi

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