Numbers 10:10 "Also on the day of your
gladness... you shall blow with your trumpets"
It was Lag Ba'Omer and Benny was at the grand "Torah and
Mitzvot" parade. The band was playing and the floats were passing
by. It was exciting and fun watching the parade march by.
Suddenly, a bugle horn sounded and the blast caused a stir in
the crowd.
The tone was loud and clear and many bystanders leaned forward
trying to catch a glimpse of the horn player.
The sound of a horn blowing calls for attention!
In the Beit HaMikdash while certain sacrifices are offered, we
are commanded to sound trumpets.
The sound arouses a stir in the hearts of all the people who
were present in the Beit HaMikdash.
Each one will concentrate and resolve to strengthen his bond of
closeness with HaShem.
Similarly, we are commanded to blow the shofar in times of need
and despair, calling for HaShem's attention and requesting His
help.