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Shofar

There are things that are important to us, so we speak about them.

There are things so important to us that the words flow out in a burst of emotion, rich words, expressive and vibrant.

And then there are things that shake us to the core. Things that do not care for the mind's permission or for the right words—for the mind cannot fathom them, the most poignant words could not contain them. Things that can only break out in a cry, in a scream, and then in silence.

This is the sound of the shofar: The very core of our souls crying, "Father! Father!"


From the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory; words and condensation by Rabbi Tzvi Freeman. To order Rabbi Freeman’s book, Bringing Heaven Down to Earth, click here.

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Posted: Sep 7, 2010
Shofar
I live in the bible belt region of the US, and I like to stand outside and listen for the shofar, during the Omer, and now during Sukkot. many Blessings!
Posted By Gigi , amarillo

Posted: Sep 16, 2009
Shofar
This was exactly what I needed today, I have been going through a lot this past month and today expecially. And in my prayers my heart was crying out Father Father. I am so grateful for G-d.
Posted By Erin, Pearl City, Hawaii

Posted: Sep 15, 2009
This reminds me a momentary problem...
I have an appointment with an homeopathic doctor tomorrow,and I was thinking on how to explain to him about the mix of objective and subjective stuff I have in mind to say, all at once, and make myself clear for him to understand and properly help me.
Now I see that if I just had a Shofar,and if he just could understand me with that blow...
Posted By Carmen

Posted: Oct 1, 2008
Both days, I was speechless after the blowing of the shofar. (for me that is something!) It connected with my very soul and I felt what our ancestors must have experienced when that sound came down from the holy mountain. Even tears could not fall but they strained to come.

Thank you for your succinct and very true words, Rabbi Freeman.
Posted By Kelly Rae, Sydney, AU
via yeshiva.org.au

Posted: Sep 29, 2008
shofar
I agree with u! Nothing stirs me like the sound of the shofar.
Thx for sharing,
Posted By gini bouwense, Inverness, FL/USA

Posted: Sep 15, 2007
FAITH
Remain faithful and remember, "nothing can stop an "idea" whose time has come."
Posted By Eric S. Kingston

Posted: Sep 12, 2007
The Sound of the Shofar
Not only are these beautiful words, but they ring of the most profound levels of truth and reality. Thank you for this absolutely wonderful website!
Posted By Reuven, Bronx, NY

Posted: Sep 22, 2006
I agree.
Posted By Eric

Posted: June 23, 2004
puzzling, back then
Even during those many years I didn't know if G-d existed or not, there were times when the very core of my soul cried out in just that way.
Posted By H. Hudspeth



 



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