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The Source and Significance of this MitzvahRosh Hashanah’s essence is captured by the mitzvah of shofar. The Mishnah states, “The mitzvah of the day is shofar,” Mishnah, Rosh Hashanah, 3:3. and the Torah refers to Rosh Hashanah as a “day of sounding.” Bam...

This is what the sounds of the shofar are all about: a cry from the depths of our souls. And that is what breaks through the gates of heaven and reaches G‑d, our father.

Dear Friend, The most important part of the Rosh Hashanah service is hearing the shofar. Even if you can’t attend the entire service, be sure to hear the shofar. And if you can’t get out at all, see if your Chabad rabbi can pay you a “house call.” What ab...