Elul

אלול

אלול is the Hebrew name for the twelfth month of the Jewish calendar, typically falling in August or September. It is a significant time in the Jewish year, characterized by reflection, repentance, and preparation for the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The month of Elul is traditionally a period of increased spiritual activity, including daily sounding of the shofar (ram's horn) and reciting special prayers like Selichot, as people prepare themselves spiritually for the upcoming new year. The word "Elul" is also associated with the acronym "אני לדודי ודודי לי" ("I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine"), symbolizing the deepening of the relationship between Hashem and the Jewish people during this time.

Shiurim in this topic
3640. I pray that after the short interruption in your work due to trivial matters, your work will prosper
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3717. I'm sure, as is your custom, you continued the Reshet school beyond the official end date.
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3768. The Rebbe not happy students from France and Israel coming to NY to Study and would send most back.
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3776. As known in Elul, anyone can approach the king.
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3791. For sure, your farbrengen added to the ideas of the month of Elul, when the King is in the field.
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