Shoftim (Judges) Devarim (Deut.) 16-21

Torah Portion: Shoftim (Judges) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 16:18-21:9

HafTorah: Isaiah 51:12-53:12

Tonight we read the first Torah portion of the Hebrew month of Elul. This month is devoted to repentance and soul searching. We take the time to look at ourselves and our relationship with G-d. We set our spiritual life in order. Interestingly Elul can be looked at as an acronym for, “Ani le-dodi vadodi li.” Which in English is, I am my beloved and my beloved is mine. This month can be an opportunity to renew our romance with G-d.