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Yeshivish glossary term

Elul

אלול

Meaning

  • the Jewish month of Elul

Usage and context

Jewish month preceding Rosh Hashanah, strongly associated with repentance and preparation.

Category
Jewish calendar
Language origin
Hebrew

Example in Yeshivish

The event is in Elul.

Plain-English example

The event is during the Jewish month of Elul.