from beginning of Elul thru Parsha Nitzavim 40 verses Yom HaKippur 40 days Special people only need until Parsha Vayelek 30 verses Rosh HaShana 30 days Some people need a little Parsha HaAzinu 52 verses longer, thru Shmeni Atzeres 52 days Some people still need longer, till Zos HaChanukah (not Parsha Ki Savo 122 verses optimal) 122 days (40+30+52)