Elul (Preperation for the fall feasts) Archives

Thoughts on Elul

My heart is always to make clear the difference between rabbinic tradition and Biblical expression. However, unless it conflicts with the Bible, not all tradition is bad and we can learn from it. So, let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater as we strive to know how God intends for us to understand His ways, His heart and, of course, His [...]

oimm2018-11-30T18:47:20-05:00Categories: Elul (Preperation for the fall feasts), Hadasah's Hagigim|

The Month of Elul

Traditionally the Jewish populace consider this month as a month of preparation for the first Fall Feast Yom T’ruah. Growing up I knew Yom T’ruah as Rosh Hashanah or New Years. Now I understand that Rosh Hashanah is the name for the Civil New Year chosen by the Rabbis. God, however, did not give this Feast a name other than the day of the [...]

oimm2017-02-06T16:27:12-05:00Categories: Elul (Preperation for the fall feasts)|