This week, our children experienced the beautiful tradition of shofar blowing . Each year, we have the honor of welcoming Mr. Boltax , who shares this special moment with our community. The shofar, made from a ram’s horn, is blown during the month of Elul and on Rosh Hashanah , the Jewish New Year. Its sound is a reminder to pause, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the year ahead. In the classroom, the children have been learning to recognize the different tkiot (shofar sounds). With Mr. Boltax, they were able to see, touch, and even try to blow real shofars . They listened carefully to the sounds of different shofars and practiced distinguishing between the tkiot they had learned. In true Montessori spirit, the children engaged with all their senses—watching, listening, and trying for themselves. Moments like this connect our students not only to Jewish tradition, but also to a sense of wonder, discovery, and community.