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Rabbi Calls to Resume Shofar Blowing on Shabbat

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By דביר עמר

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 22 hours ago

What happened

Rabbi Yisrael Ariel called to reinstate the practice of blowing the shofar on Rosh Hashanah when it falls on Shabbat, arguing that modern conditions like eruvs and accessible calendars remove historical halachic obstacles. He cited historical precedents and rabbinic opinions supporting the observance.

  • 01Rabbi Yisrael Ariel advocates reviving shofar blowing on Shabbat.
  • 02He argues modern eruvs and calendars negate historical concerns.
  • 03Rabbi Ariel cites rabbinic sources supporting the practice.
  • 04He notes past attempts and current initiatives to resume the observance.

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In this story
People
OrganizationsNeve Dekalim Yeshiva, Temple Institute, Machon HaMikdash
PlacesIsrael, Jerusalem, Morocco, Fes, Acre, France

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Rabbi Calls to Resume Shofar Blowing on Shabbat
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew22 hours ago
Jerusalem Debate Reignites Over Blowing Shofar on Shabbat

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