Part Two

Elul is the ideal time to conduct a personal relationship audit before Rosh Hashanah. In Part Two of this series, discover practical Torah guidance for repairing relationships through forgiveness, gratitude, humility, and honest self-reflection. Drawing on the wisdom of the Baal Shem Tov, Rambam, Sefer HaChinuch, Mesillas Yesharim, Rav Kook, the Alter Rebbe, and other classical Jewish sources, this article offers a practical roadmap for strengthening our relationships with others—and, in turn, deepening our relationship with Hashem as we prepare for the Days of Awe.

The Relationship Audit: The Elul Guide to Repairing Relationships Before Rosh Hashanah (Part One)

As Elul begins, Judaism calls us to look beyond personal spirituality and examine the relationships that shape our lives. Drawing on the Rambam, Rabbeinu Yonah, the Chafetz Chaim, and classical Torah sources, Part One explores why repairing relationships is central to teshuvah, how unresolved conflict affects our spiritual growth, and why reconciliation with others is an essential step before Rosh Hashanah.