Elul
Elul, is the last month of the Hebrew year and the month preceding Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur. Elul is a time of introspection, repentance, reconciliation, and heightened spirituality.
About Elul
Elul, is the last month of the Hebrew year and the month preceding Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur. Elul is a time of introspection, repentance, reconciliation, and heightened spirituality.
Elul, is the last month of the Hebrew year and the month preceding Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur. Elul is a time of introspection, repentance, reconciliation, and heightened spirituality.
Best Ways to Observe Elul
These suggestions for ways to observe Elul may help prepare you spiritually for the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah and Jewish Day of Atonement Yom Kippur.
These suggestions for ways to observe Elul may help prepare you spiritually for the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah and Jewish Day of Atonement Yom Kippur.
ABC's of Elul
Rabbi Shraga Simmons writes "The last month of the Jewish calendar is actually the most important -- serving as preparation for the High Holidays."
Rabbi Shraga Simmons writes "The last month of the Jewish calendar is actually the most important -- serving as preparation for the High Holidays."
Elul - A month of spiritual preparation for the High Holidays
Rabbi Reuven Hammer explains that the month of Elul is a time for Jews to move closer to God so that they can approach Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur "in trusting acceptance of God's judgment."
Rabbi Reuven Hammer explains that the month of Elul is a time for Jews to move closer to God so that they can approach Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur "in trusting acceptance of God's judgment."
Elul and Psalm 27
During Elul, Psalm 27 ("To David - the Lord is my light") is read twice daily. Rabbi Benjamin J. Segal explains how this psalm relates to our relationship with God and our preparation for the High Holidays.
During Elul, Psalm 27 ("To David - the Lord is my light") is read twice daily. Rabbi Benjamin J. Segal explains how this psalm relates to our relationship with God and our preparation for the High Holidays.
Families Activities during Elul
This article describes some of the traditional customs and legends connected to the month of Elul, as well as suggestions for how to engage these rituals as a family. Ideas include hearing the shofar, reading psalm 27, going to the zoo, visiting the cemetery and more.
This article describes some of the traditional customs and legends connected to the month of Elul, as well as suggestions for how to engage these rituals as a family. Ideas include hearing the shofar, reading psalm 27, going to the zoo, visiting the cemetery and more.
OU's Elul Primer
What is Elul? What are sin and repentance? What are the four steps of repentance? What is the history of Elul? Also includes Talmud stories about repentence.
What is Elul? What are sin and repentance? What are the four steps of repentance? What is the history of Elul? Also includes Talmud stories about repentence.