Shofar

Beyond the echo of the shofar: Urgent action for Israel’s children in the new year

"Let us pledge that the year ahead will bring swift intervention, accessible care, and unwavering protection to every child in distress." 

An ultra-Orthodox man blows a shofar ahead of Rosh Hashanah in Mea She’arim in Jerusalem in August
Franny Weiss with Holocaust survivor Adelle.

Beyond the Headlines: 'But I already heard the shofar at Selichot' - opinion

Gal Gadot attends the Los Angeles premiere of Amazon MGM Studios' "The Runner" at Harmony Gold on August 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Gal Gadot and Jimmy Kimmel blow the shofar to celebrate Rosh Hashanah

Photograph of Rome taken by the writer.

'Light, not fight': How Rome's Chabad prepares for Rosh Hashanah in the shadows of antiquity


Blowing 1,000 shofars in hopes of finding a mate

Young men and aging bachelors seeking match attend special ceremony at grave of Rabbi Yonatan ben Uziel.

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Magic versus majesty

"Hear, oh Lord, my voice when I call out, be gracious to me and answer me… Do not hide your face from me…" (Psalms 27:7, 9)

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Video: Making the shofar, a family tradition

The BarSheshet and Ribak families of shofar producers quickly went from competitors to partners.

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Rosh Hashana for humans

Let us hope that this new year will deepen the awareness and sensitivity, between us and ourselves, and those around us.

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Rosh Hashana: Repairing a broken world

Each of our festivals, biblical and rabbinic, derives its sanctity from the miraculous occurrence which took place on that day.

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The sound of the shofar

Rabbi Yona Metzger recalls how he introduced the king of Spain to Judaism and offers a message of hope for the Jewish New Year.

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Israeli History Photo of the Week: The shofar

JPost feature: Collection of photographs that document Israel before the creation of the state.

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Work In Progress: Can you hear me now?

Just as you listen to the shofar on Rosh Hashana, listen to those around you to be more aware of your work environment.

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Off the Beaten Track: Shofar, so good

The shofar is a High Holy Days highlight; expert Joe Yudin explains the best place to hear the "Jewish trumpet."

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Ups and downs of aliya

For the 420 passengers, July 10, 2002, represented a personal milestone, but for the country the day was historic.

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