המלך בשדה. The King is in the field.

I’ve heard those words every Elul for as long as I can remember.

The King leaves the palace and comes out to the field. We don’t have to climb the mountain or make ourselves worthy enough to enter His gates. We just have to show up.

This year, they sound completely different.

Because this year, I am showing up to Elul in mourning.

I’m not arriving particularly inspired. I’m not arriving with a beautiful list of........

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