| By the Grace of G-d
9 Elul 5785 – September 2, 2025 Dear Mr. Chroman, As we prepare for the new Jewish year 5786, I'd like to share some resources with you to help you take full advantage of the spiritual potential of these final days of the year, and to prepare well for the High Holidays (only three weeks away!): The amazing Jewish month we're in: We are in the month of Elul, which – despite being holiday-less – contains some of the loftiest days on our calendar. Like with so much else in Judaism, the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, illuminates Elul's powerful potential and translates those teachings into practical application for our daily lives. One overarching theme in the Rebbe's teachings about Elul is that G-d's relationship to us this month is analogous to a benevolent "King who goes out to the Field" and radiates a loving, inviting countenance that encourages each of us to approach Him, no matter our past actions or feelings. You can join as the Rebbe explains these lofty concepts to little children, and as he further illuminates the parable and its details here. Learn more about Elul and the High Holidays Here are some of the resources people are already turning to on Chabad.org this month: - Elul basics and resources - A large repository of law, insight, and inspiration can be found at Chabad.org/Elul.
- The Rebbe's annual pre-holiday pastoral letter - "To the Sons and Daughters of Our People of Israel, Everywhere." With these words, the Rebbe would begin his annual pre-holiday pastoral letters, revealing layers of spirituality, inspiration, and practical guidance.
- 14 facts about Psalms - Throughout the month of Elul, and during the High Holidays, we echo King David's heartfelt and divinely inspired pleas for divine mercy as expressed in the Book of Psalms (Tehillim).
- Film on the power of Tzedakah - Tzedakah is central to the month of Elul. In Jewish thought, giving to people in need is not considered something noble or extra. It's an ordinary and integral part of our daily lives; the just and proper way to live. Learn more from our film about the power of Tzedakah.
- Rosh Hashanah 2025 FAQs - Some quick Rosh Hashanah facts. Get a head start with these handy FAQs.
- Ask the Rabbi - Throughout the year, day and night, our dedicated rabbis and counselors on our "Ask the Rabbi" team help people from all over the world who seek advice, information, assistance, or even just a friendly listening ear. Is there anything we can do for you?
There's much more…! Chabad.org contains thousands more pages of guidance and inspiration for this season. I encourage you to take full advantage of them. (I'd love to hear which teachings were most helpful for you!) * On behalf of Chabad.org's countless beneficiaries — and my selfless colleagues whose lives are reflected in it — I thank you immensely for all that you do to make it a reality. May G‑d bless you and yours to experience a meaningful month of Elul, and to be inscribed and sealed for a year filled with the very best of life — with goodness and sweetness, in good health and boundless joy! 
Rabbi Zalman Shmotkin
Executive Director P.S. If you'd like to dive deeper into the "King is in the Field" concept, check out this link. | 
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