Why Do We Sound The Shofar? Rabbi Andrew Jacobs 8 months ago 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. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on X (Opens in new window) X
