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.

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.

Amit Sofer admits to an almost obsessive fascination with playing the ancient instrument, which he says is like walking in the dark.

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Best wishes for a good year filled with health, happiness and peace!

The great 10th century sage, Saadia Gaon, compiled a list of 10 interpretations as to what the Shofar represents and why we blow it on Rosh Hashana.

What does the birth of the world have to do with the day of judgment?

The shofar, essentially a wake-up call, is sounded at least 30 times on Rosh Hashana. How much does it take to wake us up?

Our actions on Rosh Hashanah have a tremendous impact on the rest of the year.

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

Numerous reasons have been advanced for this mystical mitzvah.

Watch and learn about the most sincere prayer that pierces the heavens and comes from the depth of our souls.

Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Meislish, a Holocaust survivor who eventually found his way to Chicago, where he became a prominent rabbi, tells his personal and fascinating story of a shofar-blowing in Auschwitz.

The evening of September 6, 2021 will launch the Jewish New Year 5782.

Take a spriitual journey to discover the unique customs and traditions that Jews observe on Rosh Hashana - the Jewish New Year.

'I’m going to die on this march. If you live, take this shofar. Tell them we blew the shofar at Auschwitz.'

The Nazis stood over a group of Jews who were about to be shot.