Hakhel – Unite

People do not like to feel “left out of the action.” When a person sees another person running and “grabbing” an opportunity, they usually join in as well. They also start running and grabbing, as they feel that if they do not get involved now, there will be nothing left for them. This is the way that the activities of “Hakhel” should be done in the month of Elul.

It should be done with such excitement and enthusiasm that others will join in and realize that they must “grab” the last opportunity to receive the tremendous blessings associated with being involved in the activities of Hakhel (Seifer HaSichot 5748)