Feasts dates should never be a point of contention or division within the Body of Messiah. The point is to “Keep the Feasts”, for obedience is better than sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22). So whether you keep the Feasts according to the Aviv or the Rabbinical Calendar, go out and keep the Mitzvot/commandment to keep and celebrate the Feasts of Yehovah.

Reasons given for the blowing of the Shofar on Yom Teruah

 
  1. Acknowledges YHVH as King.
  2. Stirs the conscience.
  3. Reminds Israel of YHVH’s revelation at Sinai.
  4. Reminds Israel of the Prophet’s warnings.
  5. Reminds Israel of the destruction of the Temple.
  6. Reminds Israel of the ram Abraham sacrificed in place of his son Isaac.
  7. Reminds Israel to feel humble before YHVH.
  8. Reminds Israel of the Day of Final Judgment.
  9. Foreshadows the proclamation of freedom when the exiled will return to Israel.
  10. Foreshadows the inauguration of YHVH’s reign of righteousness throughout the world.

 

The Shofar Calls (Notes)

 

Tekiah

The “blast,” one long blast with a clear tone.  An unbroken sound that is to call man to search his heart, abandon his inappropriate actions, and seek forgiveness through repentance.
 

Shevarim

A “broken,” sighing sound of three short calls; a broken, staccato, trembling sound.  It is to typify the sorrow that comes to a man when he realizes his wrong and desires to change his ways.
 

Teruah

The “alarm,” a rapid series of nine or more very short notes.  A wave-like sound of alarm calling upon man to stand by the banner of YHVH.
 

Tekiah Gedolah

“The great Tekiah,” a single unbroken blast, held as long as possible.  The prolonged, unbroken sound is to typify a final invitation to sincere repentance and atonement.