Although a Jew experienced the Exodus yesterday, he must relive it each day, because freedom is measured according to his present level and purpose. Since the Divine soul is bound to the Infinite, no attained level can constitute its final freedom; yesterday's achievement may become today's limitation. Through Torah and Mitzvoth, a Jew must continually rise beyond his present constraints, until the ultimate freedom of the complete Redemption.

The spiritual accounting of Elul will be mistaken if a person judges himself and his surroundings only by their visible capacities. He must search inwardly and uncover the hidden powers with which he can overcome obstacles and reshape his life and environment. Those in positions of influence must especially trust the hidden resources of every Jewish soul and, on that basis, offer the whole Torah without compromise; this will reveal the person's true capacity and produce a year full of content and achievement.