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Why is Elul specially designated for teshuvah when repentance is a year-round obligation? The shiur distinguishes between the koach habocher (power of choice) which can change instantly, and actualizing the chelek Elokai mima'al (divine soul-essence) which requires spiritual warfare. Elul's teshuvah uses intensive Torah (תורה) study as ammunition to wage this battle, integrating body and soul rather than suppressing physical drives.
This profound shiur delves into the unique nature of teshuvah during Chodesh Elul, addressing fundamental questions about why Elul is specially designated for repentance when teshuvah is a year-round obligation. The discussion begins with the heter of Eishes Yefas Toar from Parshas Ki Seitzei, which Chazal explain as the Torah (תורה) providing a permitted outlet rather than allowing forbidden behavior - "eat kosher meat rather than neveilah." The Rav examines the original teshuvah that established Elul's significance - Moshe's ascent to receive the second luchos after the sin of the Golden Calf. This created a new brit (covenant) fundamentally different from the original Kabbalas HaTorah at Har Sinai. The new covenant established that the Shechina would not rest upon other nations, as evidenced by the unique relationship forged through the Yud-Gimel Midos of Rachamim.
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Parshas Ki Seitzei - Eishes Yefas Toar
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