Elul
Before Rosh Hashanah, Elul asks us to practice, persevere, and rise a little each day
A shofar that would not sound and Shahar Pe'er's refusal to quit offer an Elul lesson in perseverance, inner strength and preparing for the Jewish New Year one day at a time.
Netanyahu denies request that annual Elul prayer be held in Gaza Strip, Minister Strock says
Parashat Ki Tetze: Set adrift on the island of Elul
Parashat Ki Tetze: Creating a deep bond and the secret of marriage
Elul: Time to take accountability with your soul - opinion
Elul is the time to take make heshbon nefesh (accounting of the soul); a time for all of us, Adams and Eves, to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and atone for our sins.
Elul and America’s epidemic of loneliness - opinion
Millions of people are quite literally dying of loneliness. The Hebrew month of Elul offers some lessons that can help.
Elul: Pushing us forward to a new reality in a new year - opinion
If we listen well to the sounds of the shofar in Elul, we will be able to earnestly immerse ourselves in the Days of Awe.
Israel prepares for thousands to attend 'Forgiveness Prayers' at Western Wall
There will be 17 central prayer assemblies for the Israeli public to say Selichot.
The secret of the month of Elul: "Unconditional togetherness and love"
What is special about Elul, other than approaching Rosh Hashanah?
What is special about the month of Elul, other than the fact that it is leading us towards the Days of Awe of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?
Reviewing the past Jewish year on shuffle as Elul ends - opinion
Now is the Hebrew month of Elul, time for the requisite review of past deeds. Although it would make sense to begin with the current year, the process feels more like a shuffle.
The Jewish month of Elul is here: Time to better our health - opinion
Without a healthy body, one can’t have spiritual health either. We know what to do, but now we have to resolve to do it.
Elul: The merit of holy rebels - opinion
Buried in Tel Aviv are the modern heirs of the ancient prophets.
Elul: Remembering and forgetting are the keys to unlock teshuva - opinion
As Elul dawns on us this week, don’t forget to remember all the tasks left undone, but remember to forget any trivial indignities you might have endured or any petty arguments.
