On a fast day we speak words of positive admonition which converts the day of suffering to a day of grace. * * * The appointment of Gedaliah as governor of Eretz Yisrael, after the destruction of the First Beis HaMikdash, was another phase in the continuous reign of the family of Dovid HaMelech; till Mashiach. * * * “For part of G‑d is His people,” refers to the G‑dly soul that was given to man on Rosh Hashanah. * * * The Rambam teaches that only one who stands on the level of true taharah can become tameh. Through teshuvah sins may be converted to merits.