jewish-tradition

How To Blow Shofar

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Walk into any synagogue on Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur, and you’ll be greeted by the haunting sound of the shofar. This ancient instrument, made from a ram’s horn, is used to call Jews to prayer and to mark the High Holidays. Blowing the shofar is a powerful and moving experience, but it can also … Read more

5 Easy Steps on How to Hang a Mezuzah

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Hanging a Mezuzah is a symbolic act that represents the Jewish faith and devotion to God. It is a commandment that is outlined in the Torah, and it is a tradition that has been observed by Jews for centuries. The Mezuzah is a small parchment scroll that contains two passages from the Torah, and it … Read more