See source hereIn this shiur, we explore the complex significance of the Azazel goat ritual performed on Yom Kippur as described in Parashat Acharei Mot. Meforshim debate whether Azazel refers to a rugged geographical location or a demonic entity.
Some connect the use of a goat to the atonement for the sale of Joseph, where his brothers famously used a goat's blood to deceive their father.
Ultimately, the ritual serves as a powerful psychological tool, underscoring the need for repentance by visually demonstrating the complete abandonment of their transgressions.
