Rabbi Andrew Jacobs

Why Do We Sound The Shofar?

September 5, 2025

As the Jewish month of Elul begins and we sound the shofar, Rabbi Andrew Jacobs turns to the teachings of Rav Saadia Gaon (892–942), who offers ten reasons we are obligated to blow the shofar on Rosh Hashanah.

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Why Do We Sound The Shofar?

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