In ancient times, public fasts were called in moments of distress, and the shofar was blown at the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Prayers were added to the Amidah, the central Jewish prayer recited ...

Remains of ancient Jewish quarter uncovered in Phanagoria ... The tombstones mainly depict menorahs, shofars, and palm branches. The team of archaeologists also found an amphora with a Hebrew ...

He learns how to blow a Shofar, an ancient instrument made from a ram's horn, which marks the start of the 10-day festival. It ends in Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year. From BBC Series My ...