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OK, I know some of you know about Jewish holidays and the Feast of Trumpets. I am excited to try the Shofar this year but don’t have one. I didn’t think about it and plan ahead but I will be on the ball for next year. This is a bit new for me so I really want to know what kind of Shofar (horn) I should get. I know there are different kinds but not sure how to go about getting the right one.
Ok, Now second question. When exactly do you blow it? Maybe some help with this whole thingy???
I know G-d says we are to do these things forever so I want to be obediant. I also know that I can’t do everything right but I know with knowledge of doing this each year I will gain more understanding and maybe get closer to doing it the right way someday. 🙂
Oh, and was I suppose to blow the Shofar for Hanakkah also?
Thoughts, answers???
You can get the long Yeminite shofar, Gemsbok or the shorter Ram’s horn. I don’t blow them, but according to my son, the Yemenite horn is easier to blow, even though it’s longer. I prefer the sound of it over the short Ram’s horn.
http://messianicjewish.net/store/products.php?catid=1
Thse are the best prices I’ve seen: http://www.shofar-store.com/Polished-Yemenite-Shofars_c_1.html
You’ll want to get a bag to put it in if you carry it or you can make one of velvet-my dd made one for my son’s horn- and either buy or make a stand. Displaying it properly is part of the mitzvah of using one-it should have a place of honor in the home and taken care of.
Read this and the link within it: http://derek4messiah.wordpress.com/2010/08/19/high-holidays-101-elul-and-its-meaning/
It’s blown everyday, after morning prayers, during the month of Elul (the month preceding Tishri), except the last day (today till sundown) to prepare the soul. Traditional Judaism does not blow it on Shabbat, but our synagogue has decided to do so after looking at the reasons for the prohibition.
Blown on Yom T’ruah/Rosh HaShanah, several times; blowing the different blasts-each has specific meanings. The Torah doesn’t tell us how to blow the shofar, so the Sages came up with a designed blowing ritual which has great depth of meaning reflecting the ways a shofar is used in the Scripture.
Also, blown just prior to sundown on Yom Kippur -the long blast.
Blown on Rosh Chodesh (Head of the month, the beginning of each Hebrew month). If you want to know what we do, just ask. It’s uncomplicated.
Not at Hanukkah.
You need to download the Shofar blessing at Hebrew for Christians in order to say it before blowing.
http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Fall_Holidays/Elul/Shofar/shofar.html
and read this, too:http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Fall_Holidays/Elul/elul.html
HTH and L’Shana Tova and Yom Tov!
May you have a good year and a good holiday!
Thanks Rachel!
I was wondering. After looking on E-bay last night. What if I bought an African Ram’s horn? There were two that were really cheap. they were staight from the RAm. I don’t know if that makes a difference or if there is some ritual involved in the blessings of a Ram’s horn… I thought I would ask?
OK, Let me get this straight. We blow the trumpet tomorrow morning after devotions. Then, at night? Or do we do it all throughout the day? Also is it just a loud blast or do we play it? How long should it usually last? I will read all the information you have given me. I can’t wait! Thank you so much!
My husband has a trumpet. I guess we will be using that until we get the shofar. Do you think that would be Kosher…
No pun intended… Tehe he Sorry so many questions. I just want to be correct at least in a few things so the kiddies understand the meaning and how to do it …. Even if I don’t… LOL…
Thank you so much and have a blessed day!
I wrote you and then erased it all!!! Now I’m out of time…
I’ll be quick then come back Tues. about the koshering of shofars.
I wouldn’t recommend blowing the trumpet, but finding a shofar blwing online to listen to-it’s mitzvah to hear it as well as blow-you don’t have to blow one but you’re supposed to hear one. Listen to one tonight and tomorrow. Light the holiday candles, read the Scriptures and listen to the shofar. Same thing for tomorrow (except for the candles) and Rest, eat sweet stuff-apples and honey, challah and honey, carrots, etc. for a sweet new year.
Check Chabad videos and/or google rosh Hashanah shofar blowing/services… you should find something
G-d Bless! Gotta go! I hope that was enough to get you through tonight and tomorrow.
Here’s some fun for the kids:
http://www.maccabeats.com/about/videos/
In Jerusalem, the shofar will be blown 100 times at Rosh HaShana in synagogues and above the entrance gates into the Old City.
The 100 trumpet blasts are sounded to announce the setting up of the eternal court, heralding God as the all-seeing, all-knowing Judge of the Universe. They signify that the gates of heaven are open wide with the King seated upon the Throne. His scepter of grace and mercy is extended in a special way at this time and all throughout the next 10 days.
Jewish tradition says that this court date is to find out who are righteous and have their names in the Book of Life through the Messiah. All other people are a mixture of good and bad, and God in His mercy will delay their court date for a period of time to allow them to try and prepare a proper defense. The second court date is on Yom Kippur.
On each of the 30 days of repentance in the month of Elul prior to Rosh Hashanah, a shofar will be blown. These 30 trumpets of Elul are to gather and prepare God’s people before His wrath is poured out. The 30th Trump is called the Last Trump. But it will not be blown on the 30th day. The shofar blower will skip a day to confuse the enemy about the exact day the King is coming. The day of the 30th trump is known as “the day that no man knows.”
L’Shana Tovah, Happy New Year.
Blessings, Michelle
No pun intended… Tehe he
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