יום שישי, 26 יוני 2026Friday, June 26, 2026
Follow Us
יום שישי, י״א תמוז תשפ״וFriday, June 26, 2026
Follow Us

Sections

elul

Holidays & Observances / Video of the Day / Jerusalem / Judaism

Capsule Selichot at the Kotel in the Age of Corona

By Jewish Press News Desk

In the Sephardic tradition, recital of Selichot in preparation for the High Holidays begins on the second day of the Hebrew month of Elul.

Pull Up a Chair

Righteous or Self-Righteous? Lessons from Elul! - Pull Up a Chair

By Israel News Talk Radio

The holy month of Elul is the perfect time to reflect upon who we really want to be in our life.

The Soul of Israel with Rabbi Shlomo Katz

The Soul of Israel: How to Dance in the Field

By The Land of Israel

As we enter the month of Elul what are the unique spiritual possibilities that are opened up to us? Today on The Soul of Israel Shlomo Katz and Ari Abramowitz discuss the challenges and opportunities involved in transitioning from the desolation of Av to the majesty of Tishrei.

Product Promotion

CKD Avreichim Diligently Study the Fifth Chelek of Shulchan Aruch

By Jewish Press Staff

'The only way to know those facts is real shimush, seeing what is actually happening in the field.'

Ask the Rabbi

Q & A: Elul – A Time To Repent (Conclusion)

By Rabbi Yaakov Klass

Question: Where does the name Elul come from? Also, how can Elul be both the last month of the year and the prequel to the holidays (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) that occur in the following month, Tishrei, the first month of the new year? Finally, can you please discuss the religious practices of Elul? M. Goldman Miami Beach, FL

Ask the Rabbi

Q & A: Elul – A Time To Repent (Part III)

By Rabbi Yaakov Klass

Question: Where does the name Elul come from? Also, how can Elul be both the last month of the year and the prequel to the holidays (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) that occur in the following month, Tishrei, the first month of the new year? Finally, can you please discuss the religious practices of Elul? M. Goldman Miami Beach, FL

Ask the Rabbi

Q & A: Elul – A Time To Repent (Part II)

By Rabbi Yaakov Klass

Question: Where does the name Elul come from? Also, how can Elul be both the last month of the year and the prequel to the holidays (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) that occur in the following month, Tishrei, the first month of the new year? Finally, can you please discuss the religious practices of Elul? M. Goldman Miami Beach, FL

The Soul of Israel with Rabbi Shlomo Katz

The Soul of Israel: Beyond The Religious Checklist

By The Land of Israel

How do we move beyond the religious obligations and invite God into our lives? Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel join Shlomo Katz on today's The Soul of Israel on The Land of Israel Network.

Photo of the Day

Elul!

By Photo of the Day

A man blows the Shofar during the month of Elul for Israeli soldiers.

Ask the Rabbi

Q & A: Elul – A Time To Repent

By Rabbi Yaakov Klass

Question: Where does the name Elul come from? How can Elul be both the last month of the year and the prequel of the holidays (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) that occur in the following month, Tishrei? Finally, can you please discuss the religious practices of Elul? M. Goldman Miami Beach, FL

Video of the Day

Why Blow the Shofar in Elul?

By Video of the Day

Rabbi Jonny Roodyn discusses the background of the shofar blowing throughout Elul from the rooftop of Aish Hendon! Followed by a Shofar blowing!

Rejuvenation with Eve Harow

Rejuvenation: Pottery, Power and Pro-Creation

By The Land of Israel

End of the summer, start of the month of Elul, Florentine art, Hashem's love and much more on this weeks Rejuvenation with Eve Harow on The Land of Israel Network.

The Soul of Israel with Rabbi Shlomo Katz

The Soul of Israel: Do You Have the Eyes to See?

By The Land of Israel

How can we remove the constraints, eliminate the impediments & open the gates to live a life of presence, abundance & gratitude? On this week's The Soul of Israel with Shlomo Katz and guests Ari Abramowitz & Jeremy Gimpel on The Land of Israel Network.

Parsha

Shabbos Mevorchim Elul

By Rachel Weiss

Deep contemplation, loyalty, ambition and intelligence define the traits of one born in Elul, the month symbolized by Virgo, a sign of purity.

Government / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Government Decides not to Abandon Gush Etzion Memorial Park

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Pressure from Gush Etzion leaders has convinced Ya'alon to authorize a site in memory of last year's three kidnap-murder victims.

Photo of the Day

Making a Shofar

By Photo of the Day

Rabbi Nissan of Efrat teaches how to make a shofar and blow it. In the current Hebrew month Elul, the month of Selichot (forgiveness), there is the Jewish custom of blowing the Shofar every morning.

Photo of the Day

Selichot

By Photo of the Day

Many Jewish communities have the custom of saying Selichot (forgiveness prayers) during the entire month of Elul, leading up to the High Holidays.

Holidays

ABC's of Elul

By Rabbi Shraga Simmons

If you had an important court date scheduled – one that would determine your financial future, or even your very life – you'd be sure to prepare for weeks beforehand. On Rosh Hashanah, each individual is judged on the merit of his deeds. Whether he will live out the year or not. Whether he will […]

Emes Ve-Emunah

Outreach - Thinking Out of the Box

By Harry Maryles

The Talmud belongs to all the Jewish people, not just Orthodox Jews.

Jewish / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Police Close Temple Mount Jews for Entire Week

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jerusalem police have accelerated the shutdown of the Temple Mount to Jews and have barred them entry until next Sunday, sparking a planned protest rally for 7:30 Wednesday morning at the Mugrahbim Bridge entrance to the holy site form the Western Wall plaza. The police are keeping the Temple Mount open only for Muslims because […]

Goldstein on Gelt

Tishrei: A Time to Examine Your Deeds and Your Portfolio

By Doug Goldstein, CFP®

Spiritual accounting is similar to the financial accounting. In order to be an effective investor, it’s a good idea to sit down once a year with your financial adviser and ask a few questions.

Judaism

Visiting Residents: the Daily Plea of Elul

By Rabbi Yehoshua Grunstein

As the year is coming to an end, with endless days filled with doing the very same commandments, we besiege G-d on each remaining day, asking for one vital ingredient for the one yet to come: May we never get used to our routine.

The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

David Sacks on the Preparation for Elul

By Moshe Herman

Yishai presents a speech given by David Sacks of the Happy Minyan which discusses preparations for the Month of Elul. 

Serials

Freedom Is the Ownership of Time

By Itamar Frankenthal

View all
cross