Prepare the Way of the Lord! Summer Blessings in Messiah! Elul: a month of preparation The Hebrew month of Elul (pronounced eh-LOOL) begins on the evening of August 17, 2004 and ends on the evening of Sept. 15, 2004 (Erev Yom Teruah, also known as Erev Rosh HaShana). Our Jewish calendars for the 2004-2005 year are ready