Our world has a lot going on within it, maybe in a way that feels at times like what the Torah calls “תֹהוּ וָבֹהוּ,” a wild and chaotic place that is lacking order, light, and  even direction.

Whether it be linked to the twenty-four hour news cycle illuminating the (unfortunately) never-ending politics of our day, the (unfortunate) never-ending reminders of the Anti-Semitism and Anti-Zionist comments, messages, etc. that continue to permeate its way through our society, or even linked to the everyday comings and goings associated with the work that happens day in and day out, there is a lot going on within our world.

In these moments, it can be hard to know which way to turn, who or what to follow, and even who to tune in and tune out.

Yet, at this moment, we find ourselves in the midst of the month of Elul. During this powerful month on the Jewish calendar, it is traditional to not only hear the cries of the Shofar every single morning (minus Shabbat!), but also to recite Psalm 27, the Psalm for the Season of Repentance.

When thinking about these actions, they are meant to bring awareness to the moment that we are in. However, these actions are not meant to make us pay more attention to the world around us, but rather, look inward to our........

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