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1. For what purpose did Moses go up the mountain from the first of Ellul through the tenth of Tishrei ? 2. 'The forty days from the first of Ellul to Yom Kippur are a time of acceptance to G-d.' (a) Why just this period ? (b) Explain 'a time of acceptance to G-d'. (c) What do we have to do during this period ? 3. 'If the Shofar blown in a town, will the people not tremble ?' (Amos 3:6). (a) How does this verse explain one of the reasons for blowing the Shofar during Ellul ? (b) Do you know any other reasons for doing so ? 4. What is the difference between the 'customary' blowings of the Shofar and the 'obligatory' blowings (Rosh Hashanah') ? 5. Why is the Shofar not blown on the day before Rosh Hashanah ? 6. Why do people who are particular check tefillin and mezzuzot during Ellul ? 7. 'Ellul' is an Aramaic word meaning 'exploring' or 'investigating'. What do we investigate during Ellul ? 8. There are three cases where ELLUL occurs as an acronym (see the Hebrew). What do we learn from these three references to Ellul ? 9. Ellul is the last month of the year. (a) Write a list of good deeds you have done during the year. (b) What things do you feel need improvement, and how ?
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