Shofar
'Light, not fight': How Rome's Chabad prepares for Rosh Hashanah in the shadows of antiquity
The days of the month of Elul are in full swing, and the blast of the shofar echoing through the walls reminds us that Rosh Hashanah and the holidays of Tishrei are just around the corner.
Rosh Hashanah: What we must break to become whole - opinion
Beyond the Headlines: Leaving a mark that will last a lifetime - opinion
The shofar call that turned a curious Arizona student toward Judaism, marriage and aliyah
Israeli convicts make the most of High Holy Days behind bars
Like on the outside, the usual sparsely attended synagogues are bursting on Yom Kippur in prison, with seats in high demand.
La corne du bélier
Alors que le son du chofar s’élève dans toutes les synagogues du monde, posons un regard sur la symbolique et l’origine de cet instrument qui accompagne le peuple juif depuis le mont Sinaï
Gary
The Triumph of Mercy and Reason
Enjoy Rosh Hashana by avoiding its dangers
First aid stations and ambulance teams have been boosted in public places and in neighborhoods ahead of the upcoming holiday.
Shofar blowing ceremonies to be staged in city parks
Shofar in the Park will bring the traditional shofar-blowing ceremony of Rosh Hashana to people who do not attend synagogue but are interested in the holiday’s customs and rituals.
Davka
‘Mom, I also want a bat mitzva at the Kotel’
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.
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)
Video: Making the shofar, a family tradition
The BarSheshet and Ribak families of shofar producers quickly went from competitors to partners.
