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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

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

Why Do We Blow the Shofar?

By Yerachmiel Tilles

Ten major reasons why we blow the shofar.

Kabbalah Online » Holidays » Rosh Hashanah » Laws & Customs

Bypassing the Mind

By Shimon Posner

Leather seats, user-friendly ticketing, signature blue chips and 16 channel satellite TV makes Jetblue. Before takeoff, their TV screens flash a “Thank you for flying with us. Without you, we’d just be flying a bunch of TV’s around the sky.”

Jewish Practice » Jewish Holidays » High Holidays » Month of Elul » Study

"Just One Blast!" Story

By Hirshel Tzig

"Today is the day before Rosh Hashanah," his Zeide explained. "Today we do not blow Shofar. Tomorrow morning, we will blow the shofar in shul." The child did not comprehend the reasons. He kicked and screamed, telling his Zeide, "One more blast! One more ...

Jewish Practice » Jewish Holidays » High Holidays » Month of Elul » Stories

The Kabbalistic Spin on Rosh Hashanah

By Naftali Silberberg

Why is everything determined on an annual basis? Can’t an eternal and infinite G‑d plan a little further in advance? According to Kabbalah, once a year G‑d loses interest in His creation pastime . . .

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

The Sound of Imperfection

By Mendel Kalmenson

The second sound, the teruah, is the mournful tune of exile, sung by us—the Jews of Diaspora. It is the mouthpiece for those who know too much pain, leaving them with no energy – or worse, no willpower – to blow on...

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

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

A Blast of Light

By Shifra Hendrie

Rosh Hashanah holds within it an awesome power. The light of the past is withdrawn and the light of the future has yet to come down into the world and into your life. The Book is open. What will you choose?

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

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