Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, kicks off at sunset, marking the start of a significant holiday for Jewish communities worldwide. Central to the celebrations is the sounding of the shofar, a ritual horn traditionally made from a ram’s horn, whose piercing notes echo through synagogues and gatherings. The practice carries deep symbolic meaning, serving as a call to reflection and spiritual renewal. For those observing, the holiday blends tradition with moments of communal worship and festive gatherings.
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset Friday. For many Jews around the world, a highlight of the holiday will be hearing the shofar: an animal's horn blown like a trumpet.
