Rosh Hashanah 5786
Public Shofar Blowing Across the City
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THE SOUND OF THE SHOFAR
The Torah refers to Rosh Hashanah as the “day of the [ shofar] blast.” Since Biblical times, the central focus of Rosh Hashanah has been listening to the sounding of the shofar blasts.
This year the Shofar is blown on Tuesday, September 23 and Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Art by Zalman Kleinman | Courtesy Rosa Kleinman | Via Zev Markowitz / Chai Art Gallery
What Is a Shofar Horn?
A shofar is a trumpet made from the horn of a kosher animal with the marrow removed. The central mitzvah of Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) is to hear the shofar being blown—often in synagogue, ideally as part of the prayer service. This year, listen to the blowing of the shofar on Tuesday, September 23 and Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Hear the Shofar in the Synagogue on Sunday, September 13
In addition we have Shofar blowing at a park near you! Please come back to see complete schedule of Shofar blowings throughout Manhattan at a location near you!
Shana Tova!