The shape of the Shofar; Sifrei Meysim; Rosh Hashana as a Day of Judgement

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September 21 2014
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Series: Daily Shiur

Venue: Jerusalem Jerusalem

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According to the Rambam, te shape of the Shofar is crucial, and the requirement of Kafuf is indispensable. This is based on a sugya in Masechet Rosh Hashana. The bent shape of the ram's horn reflects the kiyum Tefilla of shofar. Utilizing the tools for brisk we can establish that the cheftza shel mitzvah must lend itself to the complete kiyum Hamitzvah including not only the technical act of hearing the shofar but the kiyum shebalev as well, i.e. tefillah. We will discuss the concept of Sifrei Meysim which are opened on Rosh Hashana. How do we obtain kappara for mitzvot bein adam lechaveiro? We will establish two categories of bein adam lechaveiro. Finally, Rosh Hashana as a Day of Judgement & the anniversary of the creation of the world.

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