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.

Film strip frame: Soldier blows a shofar (1948-era).
National Missions Minister Orit Strock seen at a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025

Netanyahu denies request that annual Elul prayer be held in Gaza Strip, Minister Strock says

‘NO MAN is an island, entire of itself...’

Parashat Ki Tetze: Set adrift on the island of Elul

UNDER THE HUPPA.

Parashat Ki Tetze: Creating a deep bond and the secret of marriage


Summer is not just for vacation - opinion

Traditionally, Elul is the time for each and every one of us to take stock in our activities, to evaluate the past and to prepare for the High Holidays. That time is upon us.

 ISRAELI STUDENTS, including haredim in yeshivas, are currently on vacation. (Michael Giladi/Flash90)

First Selichot gathering to be held for Jews in Gulf Countries

The AGJC will hold a joint Selichot event for the 6 Gulf Countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.

SEPHARDIM HAVE been saying Slihot since the start of Elul – such as those said this past week at the Emuna synagogue on Baka’s Rivka Street.

Elul and Alzheimer’s: The challenge of compassion

Compassion: For those who are struck down by illness and for those who have to care of them. We often focus on those who are ill. But life turns upside down for everyone close to the patient.

SEPHARDIM HAVE been saying Slihot since the start of Elul – such as those said this past week at the Emuna synagogue on Baka’s Rivka Street.

Western Wall to hold 17 selichot events, follow COVID-19 rules

Hosting 17 events, each with a chazzan, speakers and live broadcast, ensures the crowds will be spread out. The live broadcasts ensures those who can't come will be able to participate.

Coronavirus regulations are kept at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, 2021

Piano Man and a cab ride: You can change your financial future - opinion

Elul begins the time of reflection on the year past and trying to improve in the upcoming year.

 TAXIS DRIVE through Bangkok, Thailand.

Elul: Seeking forgiveness and favorable judgement

Choice and consequence are two of the most important aspects of our interaction not only with God but with every person we come into relationship with.

 THE DAYS leading up to Yom Kippur allow us to begin the process of repair.

Lessons for the upcoming Elul

The lesson then is how to prepare for anything when we live in such an uncertain world.

Women of the Wall celebrating Rosh Chodesh Elul.

The blessing of Elul

Soon, each of us will begin our heshbon nefesh, our soul-searching.


Elul: ‘Teshuva’ begins at home

Horoscopes for Elul 5780 (August 20 – September 18, 2020)

Zodiac clock

Temple Mount to close to Jews on Thursday, Rosh Hodesh Elul

Jews will be banned from visiting the Temple Mount on the eve and first day of Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year).

Orthodox Jews on the Temple Mount