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Yom T'ruah - The Day of Blowing of Trumpets (Shofarot)

A feast on the first day of the biblical 7th month when Israel was called to have a day of blowing of trumpets, and a day of remembrance. The day is a celebration of God as king and anticipates the ushering in of the kingdom of God.

The trumpet always was a clarion call to assemble, most often before God. But always to hear what the Lord was directing the people. The shofar, or ram's horn most often has come to symbolize the voice of the Lord.

Therefore this day becomes one of gathering to hear what God would say.