The shofar, or ram's horn, is the key symbol of the High Holiday season and the preceding month of Elul. Yet, there’s a curious distinction in tradition: we are never commanded to play or blow the shofar. Instead, we are called to hear its sound. What’s the significance of this? And how does it open the gateway into a new year?

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Erev Rosh Hashanah Service followed by Dessert Reception High Holidays – IN PERSON and on Zoom —No one turned away due to financial challenges but RESERVATIONS REQUIRED for SECURITY RSVP: info@beittikvah.org

Discussion on ‘Resilience, Compassion and Jewish Law’ with pot-luck lunch and short Minchah (afternoon) service. High Holidays – IN PERSON and on Zoom —No one turned away due to financial challenges but RESERVATIONS REQUIRED for SECURITY RSVP: info@beittikvah.org