Jewish observance
Elul
The Jewish month before Rosh Hashanah, a time of reflection and repentance. Customs include additional prayers and, in many communities, sounding the shofar on certain weekdays.
Also known as Selichot, Psalm 27.
These are optional practice suggestions. Adjust the goals and follow your own tradition. Dates and customs may differ by community.
When it falls
Whose reckoning these dates follow
The Hebrew month of Elul, from Rosh Chodesh Elul to the eve of Rosh Hashanah.
Why communities differ
Sephardi communities begin Seliḥot at the start of Elul; Ashkenazi communities begin in the last week. The custom of reading Psalm 27 starts on Rosh Chodesh Elul in most rites and on the second of Elul in others.
The day begins at sunset on the evening before the date shown.
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The practices Japa keeps through it
- Achat Sha'alti 2 a day
- Oseh Shalom 3 a day
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