A Book Like No Other S6 Ep. 1: The Secret Message in the Sound of the Shofar
Aug 26, 2025
What does the shofar really mean? A chance observation on Rosh Hashanah leads to an exploration of its origins in the Torah. Delve into the connection between the shofar, Sinai, and the Exodus. Rabbi Fohrman and Imu unravel themes of malchit, zikronot, and the transformative power of sound. Discover how these elements intertwine, turning the shofar's blast into a profound experience. And why does God reveal Himself through sound? This journey unveils a hidden narrative that links key moments in biblical history.
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Erev Rosh Hashanah Phone Call
- Imu called Rabbi David Fohrman on a tense Erev Rosh Hashanah after ballistic missiles were launched at Israel and they began discussing the shofar.
Three Liturgical Pillars
- The liturgy frames Rosh Hashanah with themes of kingship, memory, and shofar, asking God to 'remember us for good' and accept kingship.
Rabbis Flip Who Remembers
- The rabbis reinterpret the Torah's 'remembering the shofar' into God remembering the covenant and people, mediated by the shofar blast.