At Temple Beth Am
Hadar Beit Midrash: Shofar During Elul?
Why do we blow the shofar during the month of Elul? Is it simply meant to awaken us to thoughts of repentance before the High Holidays? A look back at the first sources where the tradition appears reveals a more complicated story. We will start with a brief introduction, break into hevruta (paired learned), and return for a full discussion. Together we will gain a deeper understanding of the role of the shofar in our teshuvah process.