Rosh Hashanah · Orach Chaim 586

The Shofar Instrument

8 questions · 15 opinions

What type of shofar is required for Rosh HaShanah, and is a cow's horn valid?

2 opinions

Does one fulfill the obligation of shofar by sounding a stolen shofar?

1 opinions

May one use a shofar that belonged to or was used for idol worship?

2 opinions

Idolatrous Shofar

If a shofar is punctured but not repaired, is it still valid?

2 opinions

Punctured Shofar

If a shofar is cracked lengthwise — is it valid?

3 opinions

Longitudinal Crack

Is it valid to blow through the wide end of the shofar instead of the narrow end?

2 opinions

Blowing Direction

When Rosh HaShanah falls on Shabbat, is it forbidden to blow the shofar?

1 opinions

Shabbat Prohibition

Is it permitted to draw decorative colored shapes on the shofar?

2 opinions