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Shofar

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Shofar: Ram’s horn sounded during the month of Elul, on Rosh HaShanah and at the close of Yom Kippur; reminiscent of the ram “tangled in the bush by its horns” during the Binding of Isaac (Genesis 22), the shofar sounded at Sinai (Exodus 19) and the shofar of Moshiach (Isaiah 27:13, etc.)

Shofar—Call to Action

Shofar basics: When do we blow? Why a shofar? Who needs to hear the blasts of the ram’s horn? And much more . . .

Jewish Practice » Jewish Holidays » High Holidays » Rosh Hashanah » Guide » Guide

All About the Blowing of the Shofar

By Eliyahu Kitov

Rabbi Ki-Tov expounds upon the meaning of the Shofar, as well as the rules and traditions associated with this Rosh Hashanah mitzvah.

Jewish Practice » Jewish Holidays » High Holidays » Rosh Hashanah » Study » Laws & Lore

Why Do We Blow the Shofar?

By Yerachmiel Tilles

Ten major reasons why we blow the shofar.

Kabbalah Online » Holidays » Rosh Hashanah » Laws & Customs

Shofar Video

Have you ever wondered why we blow the shofar on Rosh Hashnah? Learn all about the meaning of the most central mitzvah of this holiday.

Jewish.TV » DIY » The Deed

The Cry of the Shofar: Two Parables Story

By Eli Friedman

A King had an only son, the apple of his eye. The King wanted his son to master different fields of knowledge and to experience various cultures, so he sent him to a far-off country...

Inspiration & Entertainment » Tales from the Past » Fables & Parables

The Sound of the Shofar

The sound of the shofar is a simple tone, without leters and speech. Therefore it is called “tekiah” -- a word also used for pounding in a stake -- for this point is “sunk” in the heart in a manner of utmost simplicity.

Jewish Practice » Jewish Holidays » High Holidays » Rosh Hashanah » Study » Readings

The Shofar

After reading the Torah, the most solemn moment arrives-the shofar is about to be sounded! The 'shofar blower' dressed in his kittel, a white robe symbolizing purity, is getting ready to sound the shofar. For a little while there is silence in the ...

Kids » Holidays » High Holidays » Rosh Hashanah » Guide » About

Positive Commandment 170 Hearing the Shofar Blown on Rosh HaShanah Book

By Malka Touger

Numbers 29:1 "It shall be a day of blowing the Shofar for you" Rosh HaShanah is the beginning of the new year. On this day, we proclaim HaShem to be King over the entire Universe. Just as a king's arrival is announced by trumpet blowing, we sound the ...

Kids » Story Time » Bookshelf » Sefer Hamitzvot » Positive

Shofar

Based on letters and talks of the Rebbe, Rabbi M. M. Schneerson

There are things that are important, even very important for us, so we speak about them. And then there are things that shake us to the core...

Inspiration & Entertainment » Daily Dose of Wisdom » Seasonal Meditations » Rosh Hashana Meditations

Rosh Hashanah Unwrapped

By Tzvi Freeman

It comes gift-wrapped from heaven with ribbons, strings and knots. And with each unraveling comes another discovery, and with each discovery a deeper wisdom

Jewish Practice » Jewish Holidays » High Holidays » Rosh Hashanah » Study » Essays

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