We are just a month away from the High Holy days, but our (spiritual) preparation begins now (some of us may be getting a head start on our cooking as well).

The Month of Elul
The month of Elul is the month preceding Rosh Hashanah, and there is much to do. It is time to begin our High Holiday contemplation.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art64411.asp

Do you have traditions to prepare for the holidays? I'd love to hear about them. You can stop by the forum and share them with..... well, me. I'm the only one there. :)

http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=158

I do enjoy hearing from you. Thank you for your emails and - as always - for reading.

Lisa Pinkus, Judaism Editor
http://Judaism.bellaonline.com

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