How shofars became the spiritual soundtrack of Rosh Hashanah
KEY POINTS
- •Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset Friday. For many Jews around the world, a highlight of the holiday will be hearing the shofar: an animal's horn blown like a trumpet.
- •Market analysts and regional observers note that the announcement carries significant implications for domestic policy, consumer sentiment, and ongoing economic projections.
- •Additional reporting and official statements will be incorporated as further briefings are scheduled from the NPR National News newsroom.
PUBLISHED SAT, SEP 5 2026•(4h ago)
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset Friday. For many Jews around the world, a highlight of the holiday will be hearing the shofar: an animal's horn blown like a trumpet.
Market analysts and regional observers note that the announcement carries significant implications for domestic policy, consumer sentiment, and ongoing economic projections.
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