Elul
Elul (אלול) is the name of the month in our Jewish calendar that immediately precedes the Jewish New Year and High Holy Days. As an acronym, the letters spell “Ani l’dodi, v’dodi li” — I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine — an expression of sweetness and commitment to drawing closer together. The month of Elul is one that fulfills the promise of drawing closer, awakening our inner lives through the call of the shofar, and preparing ourselves for the joy and renewal of the holiday season.
Qabbalat Shabbat During Elul
Fridays, September 6, 13, 20, 27 at 6:00 p.m. Onsite and online
For each week of Elul, we will gather for Qabbalat Shabbat to sing melodies and explore texts that bring us into the themes of the High Holy Days in which we immerse ourselves. Each week will feature a deep dive into one of the chapters of our Congregational Read, The Way of Humanity, as we spiritually prepare ourselves for awakening and renewal; for t’shuvah, t’filah, and tzedakah.
Learning
IYUN: Elul Circle (20s & 30s)
Date
September 3, 2024
Time
7:00 PM - 08:30 PM EDT
The Hebrew month of Elul is traditionally a time of spiritual preparation. A time to sloooooow down, take stock of ourselves, and reflect meaningfull...
High Holy Days 101: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Date
September 16, 2024
Time
7:00 PM - 08:00 PM EDT
The High Holy Days can be a time of incredible spiritual growth and deep personal introspection. Yet, for many of us, the sheer breadth of these holi...
High Holy Days 101: Sukkot and Simchat Torah
Date
September 23, 2024
Time
7:00 PM - 08:00 PM EDT
What is a sukkah and why do we eat outside in it for a week? What is a lulav and etrog? What exactly are we commemorating and celebrating on Sukkot an...
Self-Guided Exploration
Throughout the month of Elul, we invite you to explore our interactive High Holy Day materials. You will be able to journey through the High Holy Days at your own pace through various thematic lenses, or build your own High Holy Day experience based on which materials in the online library are most meaningful to you.