When the B’nei Yisrael approached Eretz Yisrael after leaving Mitzrayim and traveling in the Midbar, they fought their first battle against Sichon, the king of the Emori. When did this battle take place? The Midrash Rabba in Parshas Chukas says that it happened during the month of Elul. During the month of Elul, we all … More The War in Elul and the War of Elul