Motzei Shabbos Eikev, Shabbos Mevarchim Elul 5738

תוכן ענינים

1. Month of Elul blessed in month of Av; Av provides Elul with necessary potential for service of Teshuvah; G-d’s immense love for His people stressed in Av; Revelation of G-d’s love in Av provides potential for complete service in Elul.2.        Addition of word “Menachem” to name “Av” emphasizes G-d’s love in Av; Seven Haftorahs of Comfort read after Tishah beAv clarifies G-d’s love in Av as expressed in Torah.3.        Performance of Torah and Mitzvos in Galus demonstrates Jews’ right to “sit at G-d’s table”; Redemption follows Teshuvah immediately.4.        Chinuch; importance even to non-Jews; “Day of Education” to be declared before start of school year.5.        Salary raise to those involved in education; alleviates financial worries and shows appreciation of efforts.6.        Printing of Tanya by Chai Elul in countries in which not yet printed; Corrected list of errors and acronyms.