In this episode, we talk about…a month. No, that’s not the episode's length; that is its topic. Specifically, the month of Elul (I know, I know…trust me, the episode is much more interesting than it sounds).

We discuss:

• Elul’s significance as a time for reflection before Rosh Hashana

• The month’s biblical origins

• What does the “King in the Field” have to do with Elul

• The importance of the concept of אני לדודי ודודי לי, or I am my Beloved’s and my Beloved is mine

• Personal struggles with spiritual practice

Then, we transition to this week's Torah portion, where we discuss the story of how Jacob obtained Esau’s birthright in exchange for a bowl of soup.

We also cover the all-important topic of what a Shonda transliteration is.

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