The Previous Rebbe describes Elul in a way that comprises four elements. Discover how a time that emphasizes our own unitive from below, really begins with support from above.

Rashi offers three layers of insight into how Yosef convinced Pharaoh that Yaakov had to be buried in Israel.

Aveiros impact us in three ways, so we need three modes of repair to cleanse them. Delving into commentary on Igeres HaTeshuva ch. 3.

Breaking down the two levels of the ‘lower’ and ‘higher’ Teshuvah into two more levels, and the need to explore the higher teshuvah at the outset—based on commentary to Igeres HaTeshuva ch. 4.

If there is a mitzvah to appoint a king, why was Shmuel the Prophet upset when the people asked for a king? Learn the two different purposes for having a king.

Why did Yaakov want to divulge when Moshiach is coming? And why wouldn't Hashem allow it?

Does the Torah expect us to give severance gifts to employees when they leave? How much wisdom is a teacher required to share with a student? All of this can be derived from the mitzvah to gift one’s servant when they are freed.

Why the leaders of the Tribes delayed donating to the Mishkan. A fundamental lesson in leadership.

Every failure is a potential portal to greatness.

Learn Rashi’s commentary on the role of heaven and earth mentioned in parshas Haazinu, in contrast to the wording in parsha Nitzavim.