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, August 18, 25, September 1, 8 at 6:00 p.m. In mixed presence, 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, “On Repentance And Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World” by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg, as we spiritually prepare ourselves for awakening and renewal; for t’shuvah, t’filah, and tzedakah.
Learning
Learn to Read Hebrew: Preparing for the High Holy Days through the Machzor
Date
August 31, 2023
Time
7:00 PM - 09:00 PM EDT
Join us for this 3-part online Hebrew class as we build and practice Hebrew reading skills while exploring the themes and meaning of the prayers of ...
High Holy Days 101
Date
September 7, 2023
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...
Riverway: 20s & 30s IYUN Bekiyut: Elul Circle
Date
August 24, 2023
Time
7:00 PM - 08:30 PM EDT
Right now it's Summer. You may be enjoying refreshing iced beverages somewhere by a pool ( where? And, can we come too? ) — but there are still m...
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.