Dating back to biblical times, the shofar has served as a call to worship and a symbol of divine presence.

This soldier keeps the custom of blowing the shofar in Elul while serving in Gaza.

On the first night of Selichot, thousands of Jews converged at the Western Wall, turning it into a powerful symbol of collective prayer and reflection.

During the month leading up to the Jewish High Holidays, the shofar, or ram’s horn, is traditionally blown at the end of weekday morning services.

Watch this very interesting video to see how a Shofar is made - from start to finish.