The Bible commands the Israelites to sound the Shofar on the first day of the seventh month (Numbers 29). And indeed, Jews have been celebrating the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah on that day for thousands of years, a day alternately known as the Feast of Trumpets. And the Shofar is a central part of the prayers and celebration of the day
Join Shmuel Junger for an enlightening discussion of the meaning of Rosh Hashanah, and especially the significance of the shofar. As Jews all over the world are in the synagogue, immersed in prayers and listening to the sound of the shofar, you can learn more about what this important holiday is all about