MATZAV.COM Rav Moshe Twersky zt”l On Elul

 Elul – A Time of Kvod Shamayim The primary theme of Yamim Noraim is kabalas ol malchus Shamayim, accepting the yoke of Heaven. The whole Elul leads up to the day on which Hashem tells us, “Recite before Me verses of kingship so that you will make Me king over you (Rosh HaShana 16a).” It follows, then, that one of the main things we should be focusing on during Elul and Aseres Yemei Teshuvah is to be more careful with matters that pertain to kvod Shamayim, the honor of Heaven. When you use a sefer, for example, treat it with respect. Put it back on its shelf when you’re finished, and don’t leave haphazard piles of sefarim lying around. Another example of being more careful with kvod Shamayim is to in general try to be conscientious of coming on time to davening and davening in a respectful manner.