Saturday, August 20, 2005
How are you at the shofar?
The “Great Shofar Blast Off” is seeking the best rendition of Hebrew notes on the shofar, or ram's horn, which is blown on the Jewish high holidays to awaken Jews to new spiritual heights. Sponsored by the National Jewish Outreach Program, which last year held a contest for the best chicken soup in America, the event is intended to pique the interest of unaffiliated Jews. to Israel.