Shofar (Noun)
Meaning
An ancient musical horn made from the horn of a ram; used in ancient times by the Israelites to sound a warning or a summons; used in synagogues today on solemn occasions.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The shofar was blown to signal the start of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah.
- In ancient times, the shofar was used to summon the Israelites to gather at the foot of Mount Sinai.
- The sound of the shofar is haunting and evocative, capable of sending shivers down the spine.
- The rabbi carefully raised the shofar to his lips and blew a long, mournful blast.
- According to tradition, the shofar is blown on Yom Kippur to mark the end of the fast.