Pronunciation: [ʃˈɛbɑːɹɪm] (IPA) 
The word "Shebarim" is spelled using the Hebrew alphabet, where the first letter is a shin or "sh" sound, followed by a bet or "b" sound, and then a reish or "r" sound, and finally an aleph or silent vowel. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as ʃə-bä-ˈrēm. "Shebarim" is a Hebrew word that means "brokenness" or "brokenheartedness." It is often used in Jewish liturgy and prayer to express feelings of sorrow and lamentation.
Shebarim is a Hebrew term used in Jewish liturgy and appears multiple times in the Hebrew bible. It refers to a specific section or the broken shofar sound that is traditionally heard during the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. The term "Shebarim" is derived from the Hebrew verb "shavar," meaning "to break" or "to shatter."
In the context of Rosh Hashanah, Shebarim represents a specific sequence of three short notes, blasts, or sounds made by blowing the shofar—a hollowed-out ram's horn. This sequence is one of the four types of shofar sounds traditionally blown during the Musaf prayer service of Rosh Hashanah. The full series of shofar sounds is known as "T'kiyah, Shevarim, Teru'ah, T'kiyah," with Shebarim being the second component.
When the shofar is blown in the Shebarim pattern, it creates a broken or interrupted sound, symbolizing the feelings of repentance, introspection, and contemplation that are associated with Rosh Hashanah. The Shebarim sounds are believed to serve as a spiritual wake-up call and a reminder for individuals to evaluate their actions, repent for any wrongdoings, and seek forgiveness from both God and fellow humans.
Overall, "Shebarim" is a specific shofar sound characterized by a sequence of broken notes played during Rosh Hashanah for religious and symbolic purposes, serving as a call to repentance and self-reflection.
