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We have just begun the final Jewish month of the year called Elul. Throughout the month, each morning, we blow the Shofar to remind us to return to G-d and improve our conduct in preparation for the New Year. The month of Elul is the beginning of the High Holiday season and the First Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Shneur Zalman gives the following parable to explain the uniqueness of the month of Elul:
“Before a king enters his city, its inhabitants go out to greet him in the field. At that time, anyone who so desires is granted permission and can approach him and greet him. He receives them all pleasantly and shows a smiling countenance to all. The same is true of the month of Elul, when G-d is in the field and close and accessible to us all.”
