Al Chet 10

Exploring the Al Chet Prayer
Rabbi Shraga Simmons

10. For the mistakes we committed before You through wronging a friend.
"Friendship" is one of the highest forms of human activity. When we reach out and connect with others, we experience the unity of God's universe, and bring the world closer to perfection. Ask yourself:
Did I strive to go out of my way to help friends, based on my commitment to be their friend?
Was I insensitive toward my friends' needs, or did I hurt their feelings?
Did I take advantage of someone who trusted me as a friend?
Did I check my email or answer my cell phone while listening to a friend, thus denying them my full attention?
Have I made a conscious effort to become a better friend?

Al Chet # 10
44 Roots of Mistakes
by George Brock

The Sin:  The Mistakes we committed before You through wronging a friend.

The Battle:  Is between being a friend or an enemy.

The Causes:

The Victories(over): ...

1)      (Not being loyal to one's friendship):

2)      (Not working at becoming a better friend):

3)      (Not trustworthy as a friend):

4)      (Not being sensitive towards one's friend regarding their needs):

One might ask;  If  I am friendly towards others- how do I know they will be a friend to me?  Are you seeking a friend or someone to barter with? To make a friend you risk great pain or great gain. Is this not what G-d did when he created man”?