Tag: Shofar

The Manhattan courthouse where jurors deliberated Donald Trump's case has several Jewish connections.
Former Senator Joe Lieberman passed away, leaving a legacy as a prominent Jewish public servant.
This poem, titled "Pogrom," expresses the fear and anticipation of imminent violence and persecution.
In observance of Asarah b'Tevet, a minor fast day, Jews commemorate the beginning of the Babylonian siege on Jerusalem and the subsequent destruction of the First Temple.
The podcast discusses the disturbing protest at the Capitol by "Jewish organizations" supporting Jew-killing groups, while also criticizing the New York Times for falsely reporting a hospital rocket strike and trying to evade responsibility for the ensuing violence.
The Etgar High Holy Day Quiz provides questions related to Rosh Hashanah and the Jewish calendar.
The holiday of Rosh Hashanah, although not mentioned by name in the Torah, is explored in the Talmud and is associated with the sounding of the shofar.
Jewish a cappella group Six13 has released a Rosh Hashanah parody of Chicago's song "25 or 6 to 4."
Rabbi Shlomo Goren, the chief rabbi of the Israeli Defense Forces, had two significant experiences blowing the shofar in historic locations.
The shofar, a hollow horn made from the head of a ram, goat, or antelope, is primarily used in religious rituals.
As we approach Rosh Hashanah, the Hebrew month of Elul serves as a time of spiritual preparation for the Days of Judgment.
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is one of the most important holidays on the Jewish calendar.
In this poem titled "The Deed," Yehoshua November reflects on his personal journey as a Jew.
The article explores the meaning of the word "teruah" in Jewish tradition and its connection to the blowing of the shofar.
The sounding of the shofar in Jewish tradition is a perplexing practice with no given meaning in the Torah.
In this article, the author discusses the concept of hendialys in pre-Shofar acrostic prayer.
The significance of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah goes beyond a simple sound; it serves as a vehicle for transmitting the messages of Kingship and Remembrance, which are the main themes of the day.
The article discusses the TV series "I May Destroy You" and its relevance to the Jewish High Holidays.
Amid protests against institutional racism following the police killing of George Floyd, the shofar, a traditional Jewish instrument, has been sounding as a spiritual call for justice.
In 1944, a shofar was blown at Auschwitz during Rosh Hashanah, a risky act in the Nazi camp.
The article emphasizes the importance of unity and solidarity within the Jewish community in the face of rising anti-Semitic violence.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson attempted to blow a shofar during a visit to northern England but failed to produce a sound.
In his teachings on the significance of the Shofar during the High Holidays, the Rav delved into the essence of the mitzvah, emphasizing the importance of both hearing the Shofar's sound and the intention behind blowing it.
The author reflects on their childhood synagogue days, reminiscing about the diverse characters that populated their memories, including The Voice, Mr. A., and Mendel Gamse.
In his piece "The Ballad of Cain and Adam," Ari Lamm reflects on the significance of Elul leading up to Rosh Hashanah.