Elul Messages 5779 (2019)
08/16/2019 03:18:01 PM
Aug16
Below are weekly messages from the clergy during the month of Elul to help prepare for the High Holy Days.
(Because this page is blog-style, the earliest posts are at the bottom of this page!)
What Now? The 10 Days of Repentance
09/29/2019 06:00:35 AM
Sep29
Today is the last day of Elul. Tonight, Rosh Hashanah begins. It is not too late to do the work of Teshuvah. There is still time to find forgiveness. You are worth the effort to return to the person you want to be in this New Year.Read more...
The Importance of Solitude
09/22/2019 06:00:24 AM
Sep22
One important aspect of this High Holy Day preparatory work is to explore the possibilities of solitude. Solitude is about state of mind, and creating opportunities to look within. Read more...
Finding Forgiveness Now
09/15/2019 06:00:49 AM
Sep15
With one week left in the month of Elul, there is a marked increase in the urgency for preparation and the need for repentance. This week, on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah, we will recite prayers for forgiveness called Selichot in order to make sure we as individuals are ready for the New Year. Read more...
Looking Inward: Contemplation and Mindfulness
09/08/2019 06:00:03 AM
Sep8
This week, we ask the question: how can we actualize our goals for self-improvement? It is one thing to identify a goal, but as all of us know, it is quite another thing to reach the goal, especially when it involves inner work and personal change. To do this, we must devote time and energy to looking inward.Read more...
Introduction to Elul and the Start of Real Change
09/01/2019 06:00:00 AM
Sep1
The High Holy Days are not just Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. They are a season of time that begin NOW in the month of Elul and continue through the end of Sukkot and Simchat Torah.Read more...
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