Amid the constraints of the coronavirus pandemic, the sale of shofars ahead of Rosh Hashanah this year skyrocketed, according to eBay, the e-commerce giant.
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With limited synagogue attendance and many choosing to stay home altogether, Jews have taken to the online store to purchase the ancient musical horn traditionally used for the festivity.
eBay reported a 35% increase in the sale of Rosh Hashanah-related products over the past year and noted that more than 2,000 shofars have been sold at an average price of 280 shekels ($90) per item.
Shofars are a popular export item from Israel, most of which are sold to the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and even Puerto Rico.
The most expensive shofar, eBay noted, was a Yemenite one sold for NIS 4,500 ($1,400). Another one, bearing the image of Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, sold for NIS 1,600 ($499). A third shofar with a decorative pomegranate design was sold for the same price.
For those looking for more affordable options, there are plenty to choose from as well, for some shofars cost as little as a couple of hundred shekels or less. For example, a short Yemenite shofar is priced at NIS 147 ($46) and an Ashkenazi one for NIS 176 ($55).
A particularly fascinating item is the smallest shofar available. It is 11 centimeters (4 inches) long and costs NIS 41 ($13).
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