Elul is the Hebrew month preceding Rosh HaShanah, during which one engages in self-reflection and evaluation in preparation for the High Holidays. Traditionally, the shofar is blown each day of the month.
Here are five things to know about Elul, including its origins and the ways we customarily observe it. You can also check out ways to prepare for the Days of Awe during Elul.
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