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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 28 2026

The Story Behind the Seder Plate: What Each Section Means

At the center of every Passover Seder sits a plate unlike any other on the Jewish calendar — not meant for eating from directly, but for...

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Jul 28 2026

Kiddush Cup Traditions: Why We Bless Wine on Shabbat

Every Friday night, across Jewish homes worldwide, a cup of wine gets lifted, a blessing gets recited, and Shabbat officially begins. The cup itself — the...

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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...