Elul is a month of preparation. It’s a month to continue healing from Av, but mostly it’s about preparing for the Yamim Noraim (ים
The Shofar: Symbol of Tishrei, Symbol of Judaism
Tishrei 5772 begins at Sundown on Wednesday, September 28, 2011
The shofar is not only a symbol we all associate with Tishrei, but it’s also a symbol of Judaism. Many of us only think about the shofar at the High Holy days, but in ancient times it was used regularly in religious rites.
- Hearing Shofar – Michael Chusid’s compendium of the Shofar, which is his core spiritual practice.
- PeelaPom: Explore the shofar in relation to the elements
- Telshemesh: The Ram, The Goat, and the Shofar
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(x-posted from www.peelapom.com)
Carly Lesser (a.k.a. Ketzirah – קצירה) is Kohenet, Celebrant and Artist whose passion is helping Jews who are unaffiliated, earth-based or in interfaith / inter-denominational relationships connect more deeply with Judaism and make it relevant in their every day lives. She is an active blogger and prayer leader on OneShul.org and PeelaPom.com.