Shofar

Caught in a sinister plot by the noble Salim, Rabbi Jacob was wrongly accused of attempting to harm the sultan's wife. Proving his innocence was out of reach.

On Rosh Hashanah, when we hear the sound of the shofar, we pause for a few seconds and try to listen to the inner voice within us, free from any external mixtures.

Before an audience of thousands, he put down the trumpet and picked up the shofar, from which emerged a piercing and penetrating melody of "Avinu Malkeinu," replacing the breaks and blasts. On the eve of Judgment Day, trumpeter Amit Sofer touches the heart.

Key guidelines for selecting a prayer leader and proper preparation for the shofar blower during the High Holiday season

Essential guidelines for observing the Shofar service during the High Holidays

Essential insights into Rosh Hashanah observances from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's teachings

Understanding the customs of Selichot services during Elul - guidance on respecting neighbors while observing traditions

Understanding the spiritual opportunities and customs of the pre-High Holiday period