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Why a Shofar (and Not a Violin?)

A Pre-Rosh Hashanah Lecture

By Shlomo Yaffe
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Topics:   Shofar,  Rosh Hashanah
How the simple sound of the ram’s horn on Rosh Hashanah represents a Jew’s heartfelt cry to G‑d.

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Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe, a frequent contributor of articles and media to chabad.org, is Scholar-in-Residence to Chabad at Harvard, and Dean of the Institute of American and Talmudic Law in New York, NY. Rabbi Yaffe has lectured and led seminars throughout North America, as well as in Europe and South Africa.

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Posted: Sep 28, 2011
heard of Rosh Hashanah for the first time 2 days ago .heard a Christian preacher say that God wanted everyone to turn and ensure the observance of these ten days toYom Kippur. that it was crucial. that got me searching to understand.
Posted By Anonymous, bhopal, india

Posted: Sep 28, 2011
Well stated
Insightful, i have a new respect for the Shofar now.
Posted By Jessica, Wichita, KS

Posted: Sep 20, 2011
parsha Nitzavim
simply magnificent
Posted By Anonymous, great neck, ny

Posted: Dec 10, 2010
WOW, amazing teaching!
This is the first time I have heard Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe teach. I was inspired! Thank G-d for Your teaching!
Posted By Mr. Leonard Pena

Posted: Sep 8, 2010
I expected such a simple answer to "Why a Shofar"
What I received was such a revelation of my faith. Thank you Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe for your passion, knowledge and the power to present Rosh Hashanah not just as the head of a new year, but the beginning of a new spiritual awakening if you really want it. L'shanah tova um'tukah, full of joy, fulfillment and peace.
Posted By Deba Edelman, Bellevue, WA

Posted: Sep 7, 2010
Why a Shofar (and Not a Violin?)
Incredible speaker this Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe and that is the dotted line. i have been listening to just his audio classes for over two years now and they just get better every time. i have been taught when i was young not to cry, but now i really can cry to G-d. i think the reason that stained glasses work is broken is that, it cry's out to everyone in the Shul on the reflection of our lives. It shouldn't be wrong to brake down to cry out for G-d forgiveness and love. For this begins the healing process for all around better relationships and stronger service.
Posted By Richard Raff

Posted: Sep 7, 2010
Absolutely love it...
You are most defenitely one of the most passionate, purest, and simplest Rabbi I have heard in a long time. It's quite refreshing. Thank you for being so forthright, and to the point, and speaking straight into my soul. Shana Tova and you are inscribed in the Book of life for sure!
Posted By Odelia Shmuelov, Or Yehuda, Israel



 

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