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Jewish Laws of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
The Mitzvah Of Hearing The Sounds Of The Shofar is emphasized that the mitzvah is fulfilled even if the Shofar is stolen or if the owner does not know that someone has "borrowed" his Shofar (SA 586:1) (For an explanation of Jewish Sacred Books of Law and Equity, see Appendix, p. 40.)
The Mitzvah is Fulfilled When HEARING the Shofar Sounds
The Sages indicated that the mitzvah was to hear the sounds of the Shofar. They go so far as to establish whether a person hears the actual sound or just the echo at the outside of the pit or cave; the bottom; and midway. The Shulchan Aruch sums up that if the hearer hears the reverberation, the mitzvah is not valid. However, if the hearer perceives the direct sounds, he fulfils the mitzvah. Mishnah Berurah 587:1-3. You can extrapolate this ruling to hearing the Shofar on the radio, the internet, etc. as being invalid.
In addition, if one hears the blast but with no intention of fulfilling the mitzvah, then there is no mitzvah. However, there is a minority decision on this point.
If one blows with the intention that all who hear will perform the mitzvah, the mitzvah is valid. If someone passes by and does intend to hear the Shofar, he can perform he mitzvah because the community blower blows for everybody. If he stands still, it is presumed he intends to hear. (SA 590:9) When Can It Be Heard?
The mitzvah of Rosh Hashanah is hearing the sounds of the Shofar. Mishnah 3:2; Josh 6:5. If one listened to 9 blasts during the nine hours of the day, one fulfills the mitzvah because it meets the Biblical definition. "When they will make a long blast with the horn at the Jubilee [when you hear the sound of the Shofar] Josh 6:5 Thus, the mitzvah applies to HEARING the Shofar. In addition, the mitzvah is valid if the Shofar is sounded by 9 different people, for each series of notes.
See Arthur L. Finkle, Easy Guide for Shofar, Torah Aura, LA, 2002
For more information about Holy Temple instruments.
We have three websites
1) Shofar Sounders WebPage
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2) Joint Effort with Michael Chusid,an expert Shofar sounder and commentator
http://www.hearingshofar.com
3) Shofar WebPage
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If you have any questions or comments, do not hesitate to ask.
Art Finkle and Michael Chusid
Shofar19067@hotmail.com &michael@chusid.com
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Why do not blow the Shofar on Shabbat?
The shofar can be blown on Shabbat during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
How is Rosh Hashanah different between the sects of Judaism?
Reform Jews outside Israel generally celebrate Rosh Hashanah for only one day, while all other Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah for two days. Reform Jews blow the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah even if it falls on Shabbat (the Sabbath), while others refrain from blowing the shofar on Shabbat.
Is the trumphet blown at the beginning of Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashanah starts in the evening, and the Shofar is blown the following morning, on each of the two days.
What special instument do people play during Rosh Hashanah?
The shofar
Did Rosh hashanah change?
Yes, in the following ways: 1) When the Temple still stood, the shofar (a kind of trumpet) was sounded (Leviticus ch.23) even when Rosh Hashanah occurred on Shabbat. Today, if Rosh Hashanah occurs on Shabbat the shofar is not used. 2) When the Temple still stood, sacrifices were offered on Rosh Hashanah (Numbers ch.29). 3) In ancient times, Rosh Hashanah was celebrated for only one day. For a technical reason involving the timely appearance of witnesses to testify concerning the new moon, the sages instituted the celebration of two days for Rosh Hashanah.
What month during Elul don't we blow the shofar?
Preparations One Whole Month Before Rosh HashanahTisha B'av signals to me that there are 7-weeks before Rosh HaShanah. Therefore, I spiritually prepare myselfby practicing the shofar at the beginning of the next month - Elul. During Elul, we customarilysound the shofar at the end of morning services.Sounding the shofar at services is a practical way of preparing for the "real deal" on Rosh HaShanah. In addition, this period serves as a reminder to orient my attention to appropriate repentance.Being a Shofar Sounder and Shofar teacher for 30+ years, I want to share a routine is based on sound musical principals expressed (hopefully) in plain English.art finkle
Will the shofar be blown on a Saturday?
Orthodox and Conservative Jews do not blow the shofar on Rosh Hashannah when Rosh Hashannah falls on a Saturday. This is to honor the Sabbath. However, both celebrate Rosh Hashannah as a two-day festival, so they blow the other day of the festival. Many Reform Jews only celebrate Rosh Hashannah as a one-day festival, but they aren't stringent about prohibited work on the Sabbath, so they blow the Shofar on Saturday.
What does the pipe represent?
There is no such thing as a Jewish pipe. But you might be referring to a shofar, or ram's horn, that is sounded on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
What does the Jewish Pipe represent?
There is no such thing as a Jewish pipe. But you might be referring to a shofar, or ram's horn, that is sounded on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Are there any special items used in Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur festivals?
The shofar (also known as a ram's horn).
How is the shofar used in Jewish ceremonies?
The shofar is used so that Jews are called to attention and can remember that they must atone before God for their sins. It is used every weekday and Sunday morning in the month of Elul (typically August-September), on Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur (except if those holidays overlap with Shabbat).
What was the date of rosh hashanah in 1959?
Rosh Hashanah was on October 3rd in 1959.
