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Pre-Shabbat Siren


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I learned that back in ancient Israel the shofar was repeatedly sounded before Shabbat. Has this custom ever been practiced in the US? Thanks for your help!



AskTheRabbi.org answered:

With the advent of modern technology a shofar is no longer used. Instead, there are strategically placed loudspeakers in Orthodox areas and a siren is sounded to let people know that it is candle lighting time. I am not overly familiar with America (I live in Israel) but I know that they have such a system in Lawrence, New York.


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