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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 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 Meaning of the Shofar The Shape of the Shofar Video

By Moishe Denburg

The meaning and symbolism behind the shape of the ram's horn sounded on Rosh Hashanah.

Jewish.tv » Viewpoints » The Meaning of the Shofar

The Meaning of the Shofar The Symbolism of the Shofar Video

By Moishe Denburg

The shofar as a poignant reminder and symbol of the ram that replaced Isaac at the Akeida.

Jewish.tv » Viewpoints » The Meaning of the Shofar

Why a Shofar (and Not a Violin?) A Pre-Rosh Hashanah Lecture Video

By Shlomo Yaffe

How the simple sound of the ram’s horn on Rosh Hashanah represents a Jew’s heartfelt cry to G‑d.

Jewish.tv » Torah Classes

Kingship, Remembrances and Shofars Analyzing the Structure of the Rosh Hashanah Musaf Video

By Yisroel Altein

A basic overview of the Scriptural and Talmudic sources for the three-part structure of the Rosh Hashanah Musaf prayer, plus its deeper meaning as embodied by two Chasidic parables.

Jewish.tv » Torah Classes

The Notes of the Shofar The Rosh Hashanah Services - Part 2 Video

By Mendel Kaplan

What is the precise order for sounding the various notes of the shofar? What does the participant do during this part of the service?

Jewish.tv » Torah Classes » Prayers of Rosh Hashanah

The Cry of the Shofar How a Jew Celebrates a New Year Video

By Chay Amar

How to prepare mentally and emotionally for Rosh Hashannah as the 48-hour period on which we connect to our "higher self" by crowning G-d as King.

Jewish.tv » Torah Classes

Big Trouble Meets Small Shofar by Miri Blog

By Tzvi Freeman

Miri tells the story of a neshamah that came down to earth to shine light, but got into big trouble instead—and how a shofar rescued the neshamah from despair.

Jewish.tv » Inspiration & Entertainment » KabbalaToons » HolidayToons

The Shofar Video

Discover the different kinds of shofars used on Rosh Hashanah the world over and get an inside look into how they’re crafted.

Jewish.tv » Documentary

A Child's Cry Video

By Chana Weisberg

What parent can resist the desperate cries of his or her child? The call of the shofar is our raw guttural cry to our Father in Heaven.

The Jewish Woman » Audio & Video » In Touch » In Touch with G-d

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