One of our favorite traditions of Rosh Hashanah is the blowing of the shofar. It is the most important mitzvah (commandment) to be obeyed during the Jewish New Year. This tradition has been practiced by Jews for thousands of years and is mandated in the Bible. This video explains the rich symbolism of the shofar in Jewish faith and practice—with a little demonstration from Rabbi Eckstein at the end! Visit here for our library of past Limmud studies which explore the Jewish roots of the Christian

A shofar is a type of horn made by hollowing out, polishing, and shaping the horn of a ram. The shofar is blown on Rosh Hashanah, the first day of the Jewish year. It's a type of alarm, and it's supposed to remind you that a new year is beginning, and to get focused on your mission and purpose in life. At the very end of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, after a full day of fasting and prayer, a shofar also is blown, which signifies the end of the day. On a simple level, the shofar blast is a ki

📯 Discover the powerful sound of the shofar, an ancient instrument crafted from a ram’s horn that resonates through biblical history and prophecy. More than just a trumpet, the shofar brought down the walls of Jericho and still serves as a spiritual wake-up call during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Its echoes remind us of reflection, repentance, and reconnecting with God—and it will sound again at Yeshua’s return. 🙌 Curious about other Jewish or biblical symbols? Drop your questions in the com