A central mitzvah (commandment) of Rosh Hashanah is the blowing of the shofar. The sound of the shofar, a ram’s horn that is played like a trumpet, is a defining symbol of the festival and evokes strong memories for many people.
Explore Rosh Hashanah’s theme music and reflect on the what the sound of the shofar means to you.
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Rosh Hashanah's Theme Music
A central mitzvah (commandment) of Rosh Hashanah is the blowing of the shofar. The sound of the shofar, a ram’s horn that is played like a trumpet, is a defining symbol of the festival and evokes strong memories for many people.