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The blowing of the Jewish shofar is acknowledged to be one of the most important elements of the commandments contained in the Torah. The ancient sound that is produced through a Yemenite shofar is usually the dominant sound ushering the observance of significant Jewish holidays like the Rosh Hashanah and the culmination of Yom Kippur.
The blowing of the Jewish shofar is the signal to start the days of repentance of the Jewish communities. It is the rallying sound and the call to action for most Jews as witnessed in the significant parts of the history of the Jewish society. Notable music icons Bob Gluck and Judith Statin even incorporated in their musical compositions the distinct sound of a Hebrew shofar.
The Jewish shofar is one of the recognizable symbols of ancient Jewish civilization. It occupies a significant place in the history of the Jewish society and has endured the test of time to become a dominant part of present day Jewish living.
Many Jews buy shofar for varied reasons. The major reasons why we have to blow the Jewish shofar are:
- The shofar can be compared to a trumpet used to announce the coronation of a king. It is, therefore, one of the significant instruments in the observance of Rosh Hashanah, which is known to be the birthday of the universe. The prayers of the faithful and the sound blast produced by the shofar are the integral elements of the ceremony in which the children of Israel enthrone God as the Sovereign King.
- The blowing of the Jewish shofars is the expression of repentance which is observed at the start of the Ten Days of Repentance.
- The blowing reminds us of the ancient practice of blowing of the shofar when the Torah was bestowed upon us at Mt. Sinai. It is practiced today in remembrance of this great covenant between the Jews and God.
- The blowing of the shofar commemorates the good deeds of the prophets. The sounds from the blowing of the shofar stand for the voices of these great prophets calling on all believers to love and live God’s Words.
- The sound of the shofar is the foreboding cry of the Children of God amidst the destruction of the ancient Temple. The sound of the shofar is the call to repentance and salvation of the faithful.
- The shofar, being made out of the ram’s horn, symbolizes the binding of Isaac. This commemorates the ritual made by Isaac where God has given him a ram for the sacrifice. Thus, the shofar symbolizes our unconditional faith in God the way Abraham has demonstrated his own faith in him when called upon to sacrifice his own son Isaac in the glory of His Name.
- The shofar is the strong reminder of God’s call for His children to remain humble amidst His mighty power and presence.
- The Jewish shofar is the strong reminder of the second coming and our need to remain steadfast in our faith in Him in preparation for the day of judgement.
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