Shofar

When Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbat, the shofar is not blown. Here’s why, plus the 3,000-year story of the shofar’s call to repentance, joy and mourning.

Discover the deeper meaning of the shofar, its connection to the creation of man, accepting Hashem as King, the Giving of the Torah, and the hope for redemption

Parshat Masei teaches that no journey is random. Learn how every challenge and detour is part of Hashem's plan for your spiritual growth.

A moving reflection on the spiritual meaning of Rosh Hashanah, and embracing God's call as a new year begins with hope, faith, and heartfelt connection

Discover the spiritual significance of the month of Elul as we prepare for the High Holidays

Using everyday examples, stories, and symbols to help kids connect to the deeper meaning of the Jewish New Year

Discover how ram horns were used for tools, weapons, medicine, decoration, and the shofar, and why rare horns still hold cultural and monetary value today

Lessons from the shofar on communication, renewal, and awakening love during the month of Elul

Under the British Mandate, even a single shofar blast at the Western Wall was forbidden. Yet year after year, courageous young Jews risked arrest and imprisonment to ensure it was heard at the close of Yom Kippur. This is the story of faith and sacrifice behind one of Jerusalem’s boldest acts of spiritual resistance.