The Jewish new year, year 5762 to the creation, is just around the corner, yet the build- up lacks fireworks and champagne! In fact, Elul (the last month of the Hebrew year) opens up a period of trepidation. The Shofar's daily call reminds us to wake up, and to start our emotional and psychological preparation for Rosh Hashana, the New Year and Yom Kippur, the awesome Day of Judgement. This is a time for introspect, review of the past year and preparation for the year to come. In Brief Step By Step Prayer - Tefilah Repentance - Teshuvah Prayer - Tefilah Shofar 4 New Years! Food For Thought Rosh Hashana Recipes Tashlich - Drowning our Sins Top Ten Places To Do Tashlich! Recommended Reading