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The Shofar in 10 Minutes
It's loud, it's ancient, and it's definitely not a trumpet. In The Shofar in 10 Minutes, we'll blast through the history and meaning of Judaism's most famous ram's horn. From Sinai to synagogue, the shofar has been used to announce holidays, gather communities, and stir souls. We'll explore why it's blown on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, what the different calls (tekiah, shevarim, teruah) mean, and how this primal sound is meant to wake us up spiritually. Beyond ritual, the shofar has also become a symbol of Jewish resilience and renewal, echoing in everything from biblical battles to modern…
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