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Aug 09 2026

What Is a Shofar? Meaning, History, and Why It's Blown on Rosh Hashanah

The shofar is one of the oldest and most recognizable symbols in Jewish tradition — a natural horn whose piercing call has summoned the Jewish people...

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Aug 09 2026

How Many Times Is the Shofar Blown on Rosh Hashanah?

If you’ve ever sat in synagogue on Rosh Hashanah and wondered why the shofar keeps sounding — long blasts, short blasts, broken blasts, again and again...

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Aug 01 2026

How to Measure a Shofar: The Right Way to Get the Size You Want

One of the most common surprises for first-time shofar buyers is opening the box and thinking, “This looks shorter than I expected.” Almost always, the shofar...

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Jul 29 2026

How to Blow a Shofar: A Beginner's Guide

If you've just received your first shofar and aren't sure how to actually get a sound out of it, you're in good company — nearly everyone...

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Jul 20 2026

How to Care for and Clean Your Shofar

A good shofar, cared for properly, can easily last decades. Whether you use yours once a year for Rosh Hashanah or more often, a little basic...

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Meet the Maker: Avi's Story

Behind every shofar we send out is a person — and a family. Here's the story of Avi Mishaan, the craftsman behind Hallel Israel. A family...