Elul (Noun)
Meaning
The twelfth month of the civil year; the sixth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in August and September).
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The month of Elul is a time of introspection and preparation for the High Holy Days in the Jewish calendar.
- During Elul, many Jews engage in a process of self-reflection and repentance, seeking forgiveness for past wrongs.
- The shofar is traditionally blown every morning during Elul, except on Shabbat, to awaken the soul and signal the approaching High Holy Days.
- In the month of Elul, many synagogues offer special services and programs to help congregants prepare for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
- The 29 days of Elul provide a unique opportunity for spiritual growth and renewal as the Jewish community prepares for the new year.