ANNUAL SHOFAR-BLOWING CONTEST — For two years in a row, Congregation Beth Shalom has sponsored an annual Shofar-Blowing Contest. The purpose of the event, run by spiritual leader Rabbi Yerachmiel Shapiro, is to raise awareness as Jews prepare for Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar — and just for fun. As you can see, no one horned in on the fun had by all contestants.