The shofar is blaring and noisy. It seeks to be invasive! Like the shrill alarm clock, it wakes us up from our stupor and spiritual apathy. But then comes and even more powerful sound, powerful in its silence-- the ''קול דממה דקה'', our quiet inner voice. Lasting teshuvah is cast by the spell of this composed quiet rhythm, the rhythm of ישוב הדעת, mindfulness and self-awareness.

The shofar is blaring and noisy. It seeks to be invasive! Like the shrill alarm clock, it wakes us up from our stupor and spiritual apathy. But then comes and even more powerful sound, powerful in its silence-- the ''קול דממה דקה'', our quiet inner voice. Lasting teshuvah is cast by the spell of this composed quiet rhythm, the rhythm of ישוב הדעת, mindfulness and self-awareness.

&nbsp;The shofar is blaring and noisy. It seeks to be invasive! Like the shrill alarm clock, it wakes us up from our stupor and spiritual apathy. But then comes and even more powerful sound, powerful in its silence-- the ''קול דממה דקה'', our quiet inner voice. Lasting teshuvah is cast by the spell of this composed quiet rhythm, the rhythm of ישוב הדעת, mindfulness and self-awareness. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Elul: The Poignant Inner Voice When the Shofar Falls Silent

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Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel and Magid Shiur in Baltimore, MD. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, communities across the USA and online. He received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Rabbi Sklare’s refreshing ability to bring Torah to life through exploration and creativity has attracted a diverse and beloved following, from renowned talmidei chachamim to those just beginning their Torah learning journey. His work can be found at rabbisklare.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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    Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel and Magid Shiur in Baltimore, MD. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, communities across the USA and online. He received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College.   Rabbi Sklare’s refreshing ability to bring Torah to life through exploration and creativity has attracted a diverse and beloved following, from renowned talmidei chachamim to those just beginning their Torah learning journey. His work can be found at rabbisklare.com.    

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