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What is the plural of Shabbat?
The plural form of "Shabbat" is "Shabbatot" in Hebrew.
How long is Shabbat?
Shabbat is from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday, every week.
What does the word shofar mean?
The word "shofar" refers to a trumpet-like instrument typically made from a ram's horn and used in Jewish religious ceremonies, most notably during the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. It is a symbol of spiritual awakening and repentance.
What time today does shabbat end in NJ?
Shabbat ends in New Jersey on Saturday at sunset. You can check the specific time for today by looking up the sundown time in your location.
What does an observant Jew do during Shabbat?
There are two main aspects to Shabbat observance: what we do and what we don't do. What we don't do: we're not permitted to work on the Shabbat (Exodus ch.20). This includes 39 categories of productive interaction with the world, such as planting, writing, kindling fire, etc. (Talmud, Shabbat 73b). What we do: candles are lit, customarily by the lady of the household, around 20 minutes before sunset on Friday afternoon. We then attend synagogue for the Friday afternoon prayer (mincha), the kabbalat Shabbat (ushering in of the Shabbat), and the Shabbat evening prayer (maariv). On Shabbat morning, we again attend synagogue. The services are longer than on weekdays and include prayers as well as reading the weekly Torah-portion. There's often a kiddush (refreshments) afterwards, and congregants have a chance to schmooze (to talk). Towards the late afternoon, there's another (short) service (Shabbat mincha). After Friday night services and on Shabbat morning after services, we come home, often with guests, make kiddush (blessing over wine), and have a leisurely multi-course Shabbat meal including singing and words of Torah. Customarily, that week's Torah-reading (parsha) will be a topic of conversation; and the children of the family will have a chance to speak of what they've learned in school. After that, Shabbat is a quiet time: no phones, radio or TV (etc.), just schmoozing, taking walks, visiting friends, reading, learning Torah, playing board games, etc. Husband and wife, in particular, finally have a chance to be together after a hectic week.
Does the shofar get blown on Shabbat in Israel?
No, it does not.
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.
Who blew the very first shofar?
The first person to blow the shofar was Moses in 10 BCE
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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.
Is it true that children in Israel wait for Joshua and his trumpet before Shabbat?
Good question! I once read about that. "Joshua" was one of the elderly bearded man riding through the streets in a car blowing a shofar, to warn everyone that Shabbat was coming.
What do you say when you blow the shofar?
When blowing the shofar, it is customary to say a blessing beforehand. The traditional blessing includes thanking God for commanding the sounding of the shofar. After the shofar is blown, some may also recite specific prayers or proclamations, such as "Hayom harat olam," emphasizing the significance of the day, especially on Rosh Hashanah. The act symbolizes awakening, repentance, and the call to spiritual renewal.
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).
Why do you blow the shofar?
The shofar is a horn, traditionally that of a ram, blown as a call to worship. It's symbolism is based in the story of Abraham and Isaac, in which a ram is sacrificed to G-d. Today, it is used mainly during the high holy days.
Is it proper for women to blow the Shofar?
The basic 'mitzvah' (commandment) concerning the shofar on Rosh Hashana is the commandment to hear it. For that reason, it's common for one who is able to competently render the various sounds to take the shofar to shut-ins on Rosh Hashana afternoons, and give them the opportunity to recite the blessing and hear the sounds. If no men were qualified, available, or willing to do this, a woman might perform this kindness, especially for other women who had not been able to attend the synagogue service. For the shofar service itself in the synagogue ... on the morning of Rosh Hashana or any morning service during the month before ... especially in an Orthodox synagogue, a woman would not be the individual selected to blow the shofar.
Can you deodorize shofar with hydrochloric acid?
No, you should not use hydrochloric acid to deodorize a shofar. Hydrochloric acid is a strong and corrosive chemical that can damage the material of the shofar, which is typically made from animal horn. Instead, it’s advisable to clean a shofar with mild soap and water or consult a professional who specializes in shofar maintenance. Proper care ensures the integrity and longevity of the shofar.
When was Shofar of Freedom Award created?
Shofar of Freedom Award was created in 1990.
