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תקיעה בשופר
The power of a fresh start: The deeper message of Rosh Hashanah
Opinion: The Jewish New Year is more than a holiday - It is an opportunity to reset, renew and step into the life you want to create 
Nachman (Nathan) Hoffman | 09.22.25
רימונים, תפוחים ודבש
Rosh Hashanah 2025: These are the holiday's times, customs and traditions
When does the holiday begin and end, why is the shofar blown, what is behind the simanim (symbolic foods), and what does the custom of 'Tashlich' (throwing away) symbolize? Everything you need to know for Rosh Hashanah 2025
Rabbis Shmuel Shapira, Yehuda Brandes, Menachem Perl and Yoself Tzvi Rimon | 08.27.25
Apples and honey are traditional foods for Rosh Hashanah
A guide to the laws and customs of Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year: From blowing shofar to eating symbolic foods - and what is an Eruv Tavshilin? This is how Jews observe the holiday
Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon | 10.01.24
אילוס אילוסטרציה משפחה טבע שדה אדמה
The unity of Rosh Hashanah: You're part of something bigger!
As we approach this sacred time, we stand united in prayer—not just as individuals but with our families, friends and the entire Jewish nation; We pray for the future, health and well-being of our loved ones and for a good year ahead for all
Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz | 09.15.23
אלי מלכה. לפי ההלכה אפשר לתקוע בקרן של כל חיה, למעט פר
How is a shofar made and what could drive up the price?
Eli Malka says he sells over 100,000 pieces a year but most of his customers are evangelical Christians rather than Jews
Shmuel Munitz | 09.13.23
התקיעה בשופר של יעקב כהן. במשך זמן רב לא ידעו מיהו התוקע מהתמונה
Who blew shofar at the historic liberation of Western Wall during the Six-Day War?
The iconic image of Rabbi Shlomo Goren blowing the shofar has become a symbol of the Six-Day War and, over the years, there have been claims that Brig. Gen. Uzi Eilam was the one behind the stirring trumpet call; Now, an ordinary reservist at the time, Yaakov Cohen, asserts he preceded them both
Itamar Eichner | 09.12.23
A Jewish musical tradition
The musician that transforms shofar into musical instrument, aims for world record
Amit Sofer, a talented trumpet player, has transformed the traditional Shofar into a versatile musical instrument; His performances in concert halls and diverse settings, including with orchestras, showcase the Shofar's unique fusion of traditional and contemporary music, captivating audiences worldwide
Rinat Perera Danieli | 08.18.23
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