Before Rosh Hashanah, Elul asks us to practice, persevere, and rise a little each day
A shofar that would not sound and Shahar Pe'er's refusal to quit offer an Elul lesson in perseverance, inner strength and preparing for the Jewish New Year one day at a time.
The article reflects on the Jewish month of Elul as a period for practice, perseverance, and daily self-improvement in preparation for the High Holy Days. The author recounts a personal experience from 1973 when, after a synagogue break-in, he was unable to sound the shofar, feeling the thieves had "stole the shofar notes." This incident taught him a lasting lesson about inner strength.
- The author draws a parallel to Israeli tennis champion Shahar Pe'er, who, despite doubts and setbacks in her career, persevered by focusing on her love for the game, ultimately achieving a comeback victory. Pe'er stated, "I love being on the court."
- The article emphasizes that Elul is a "testing ground" where individuals can make small, consistent efforts to elevate themselves, preparing for the challenges of the new year.
- It encourages taking "innovative steps we have feared to take" and committing to moving forward, much like practicing to master the shofar or overcoming professional difficulties.
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