The Month of Elul

Like the CEO of a franchise, it is time to present our annual report.

A time and opportunity given to us to better ourselves.

The month of Elul; Teshuvah time: Forgive and asking for forgiveness from G-d.

The first day of the Jewish year is Rosh Hashanah, but the first month of the year is around Passover time. Discover why the two beginnings as we probe the inner meaning of the month of Elul.

The 18th of Elul commemorates the birth of the Baal Shem Tov and Rabbi Shneur Zalman, both pioneers in revealing the secrets of the Kabbalah, which brought a new life and energy to Judaism.

The Kabbalah’s view on the High Holiday period and the build up there-to during the month of Elul.

Learn the many meanings of the word Teshuvah - commonly translated as repentance - and how they are all directly interrelated.

The Alter Rebbe teaches that during the month of Elul, G-d is like a “King in the field” – He goes out from his lofty palace to find each and every Jew, wherever they may be. He greets them with a smiling countenance and eagerly hears their requests.

Advanced classes in halachah for the month of Elul, including erev rosh hashanah.