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Rosh Hashanah: Shofar Signals & New‑Year Intentions (Grades 6–8)

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In about 15 minutes, you’ll learn how the shofar (a ram’s horn instrument) is used in Jewish culture during Rosh Hashanah, then use the idea of different sound signals to set a personal intention for the new year (school year).

Cultural Context + Shofar Signals
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Reflection + Intention Setting (SEL)
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1.

In Jewish culture, a shofar is best described as…

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2.

Rosh Hashanah is often described as the Jewish New Year.

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3.

Match each shofar blast name to the sound pattern description (culture-focused).

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Teruah

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one long, steady blast

Tekiah

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three broken (sobbing-like) sounds

Tekiah Gedolah

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many short, staccato notes

Shevarim

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a very long final blast

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4.

Which ideas are commonly connected to the shofar during Rosh Hashanah (in a cultural sense)? Select two.

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5.

Write one word for an intention you want to bring into the new year (school year).

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6.

Choose one shofar signal (Tekiah, Shevarim, Teruah, or Tekiah Gedolah) as a metaphor. In 3–5 sentences, explain:

  1. what it could represent (attention, broken moments, quick changes, staying with a goal, etc.)

  2. one personal intention you want to set

  3. one specific action step you will take this week

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7.

Which intention statement is most specific and measurable?

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8.

Choose one shofar blast pattern (Tekiah, Shevarim, Teruah, or Tekiah Gedolah). In 3–5 sentences, explain how that sound pattern can be a metaphor for a goal you have this school year.

Include:

  • What your goal is

  • One specific next step you can take this week

  • One person or resource that could support you

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9.

Which intention statement is most specific and measurable?

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10.

Name one person or resource that could help you follow through on your intention (max 3 words).