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Preparations One Whole Month Before Rosh Hashanah
Tisha B'av signals to me that there are 7-weeks before Rosh HaShanah. Therefore, I spiritually prepare myselfby practicing the shofar at the beginning of the next month - Elul. During Elul, we customarilysound the shofar at the end of morning services.
Sounding the shofar at services is a practical way of preparing for the "real deal" on Rosh HaShanah. In addition, this period serves as a reminder to orient my attention to appropriate repentance.
Being a Shofar Sounder and Shofar teacher for 30+ years, I want to share a routine is based on sound musical principals expressed (hopefully) in plain English.
art finkle
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∙ 14y ago-- during the morning service, every weekday during the month preceding Rosh Hashana
-- immediately before and during the Musaf service on Rosh Hashana (except on Saturday)
-- at the very end of Yom Kippur
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Is it proper for women to blow the Shofar?
The basic 'mitzvah' (commandment) concerning the shofar on Rosh Hashana is the commandment to hear it. For that reason, it's common for one who is able to competently render the various sounds to take the shofar to shut-ins on Rosh Hashana afternoons, and give them the opportunity to recite the blessing and hear the sounds. If no men were qualified, available, or willing to do this, a woman might perform this kindness, especially for other women who had not been able to attend the synagogue service. For the shofar service itself in the synagogue ... on the morning of Rosh Hashana or any morning service during the month before ... especially in an Orthodox synagogue, a woman would not be the individual selected to blow the shofar.
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Who blows the shofar on Rosh Hashanah?
We blow the shofar because God commanded us to (Numbers 29:1). Symbolically, it is a declaration the God is King, just as people blow trumpets when the king appears. It is also a reminder that the day of shofar-blowing (Rosh Hashanah) is a day of judgment.
Can women blow the shofar?
Who is Qualified to Sound the Shofar?The Shulchan Aruch begins its exploration of fitness by citing excluding classes of people:1. A Baal Tekiah can perform this mitzvah again, if no one else is available who is qualified. If one does have such an obligation (such as women who are not required to abide by time-bound mitzvot, can't perform the mitzvah. [ Mishna Berura 589:1 (1)] The Rabbi's reasoned that If perform a mitzvah, have an obligation to help another perfect his own obligation because all Israel responsible for one another.2. The mitzvah is not valid for a deaf mute (cannot hear), moron (lacks the capacity) and a child (lacks the adult status). Women are exempt because the mitzvah is time-bound. If a person has a certain level of obligation, such as a woman, then she performs that obligation. The problem between men and women comes when there are different levels of obligations. Men cannot no waive time-bound mitzvahs.3. A hermaphrodite may make his Shofar sounding serve for other hermaphrodites4. Women should not be Baal Tekia's because they would be substituting her efforts for another whose duty it is to perform a mitzvah. However, if a female Baala Tekiya has already intoned the Shofar for other women, it is valid. However, women should not make a blessing.5. Only a freeman (not even a slave who will become free in the next month) can be a Baal Tekiya. (Shulchan Aruch 590:1-5)Generally, a person fit to sound the Shofar is a male adult who is obligated to perform the mitzvah of sounding the Shofar. ( cUh¦j RC ) . His repeat performance does not serve to relieve others of that obligation. (Shulchan Aruch 589:1)Being a Baal Tekiya (Shofar Sounder) is an honor.The one who blows the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah . . . should likewise be learned in the Torah and shall be God-fearing; the best man available. Nevertheless, every Jew is eligible for any sacred office, providing he is acceptable to the congregation. If, however, he sees that his choice will cause disruption, he should withdraw his candidacy, even if the improper person will be chosen. Shulchan Aruch 3:72.Moreover, the Baal Tekiya shall abstain from anything that may cause ritual contamination for three days prior to Rosh Hashanah. Shulchan Aruch 3:73A Baal Tekiya can sound the shofar for shut-ins, hospital patients and home-bound women who had recently given birth.If a blind blower was dismissed, but the community did not find a blower as proficient, he should be appointed as community blower. The touchstone is proficiency not disability. (Radbaz)Who is Fit to Blow the Shofar?In addition, a deaf-mute, moron and child are not required to hear the Shofar. However, if a hard of hearing person can hear through an assistive device, he is permitted to sound the shofar. [Mishna Berura 591:1 (2)]An Onan (one who is not yet in mourning but whose parent has died but not been buried), not required. R. Kolbo - compiler and halachist of prayer bookThe Rema ruled if one cannot speak but can hear, then obligated (Mishna Berura589:1 (2)A hermaphrodite may make his blowing serve other hermaphrodite (his own kind) If a male person heard the blasts form a hermaphrodite or indeterminate sex, should be blown again, without prayer. 587:4 (5) In any event, even if a hermaphrodite sound the Shofar, he shall not offer a prayer (Magen Avraham, commentator on the Shulchan Aruch)A partial slave and partial freeman cannot sound the Shofar because one half can't act for the other half. (SA 587:8)There are general exceptions to this rule of exclusion: a person who perform mitzvahs w/o obligation will receive reward (SA 587:7); and a child is also able to blow Shofar on RH even initially in order to be educated to performance of mitzvah. (Shulchan Aruch 587:9; Mishna Berura 596 gloss -- a child must be educated in Shofar even after Shofar notes are sounded)See Arthur L. Finkle, Easy Guide to Shofar Sounding, Torah Aura, LA, 2002For more information about Holy Temple instruments.We have three websites1) Shofar Sounders WebPagehttp://shofar221.com2) Joint Effort with Michael Chusid,an expert Shofar sounder and commentatorhttp://www.hearingshofar.com3) Shofar WebPagehttp://shofar-sounders.comIf you have any questions or comments, do not hesitate to ask.Art Finkle and Michael ChusidShofar19067@hotmail.com & Michael@chusid.com
What are facts about the shofar?
- A shofar has to be at least 4 inches long - The shofar was once used to announce the entering of Shabbat - A verse from Vayikra relating to the sounding of the shofar to announce the Jubilee year is inscribed on the liberty bell in Philidelphia - A person who is deaf may not blow the shofar for others - If the shofar is stolen one is able to fulfill his obligation by blowing
Why do not blow the Shofar on Shabbat?
The shofar can be blown on Shabbat during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Who blew the very first shofar?
The first person to blow the shofar was Moses in 10 BCE
Is it proper for women to blow the Shofar?
The basic 'mitzvah' (commandment) concerning the shofar on Rosh Hashana is the commandment to hear it. For that reason, it's common for one who is able to competently render the various sounds to take the shofar to shut-ins on Rosh Hashana afternoons, and give them the opportunity to recite the blessing and hear the sounds. If no men were qualified, available, or willing to do this, a woman might perform this kindness, especially for other women who had not been able to attend the synagogue service. For the shofar service itself in the synagogue ... on the morning of Rosh Hashana or any morning service during the month before ... especially in an Orthodox synagogue, a woman would not be the individual selected to blow the shofar.
Why do you blow the shofar?
The shofar is a horn, traditionally that of a ram, blown as a call to worship. It's symbolism is based in the story of Abraham and Isaac, in which a ram is sacrificed to G-d. Today, it is used mainly during the high holy days.
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Will the shofar be blown on a Saturday?
Orthodox and Conservative Jews do not blow the shofar on Rosh Hashannah when Rosh Hashannah falls on a Saturday. This is to honor the Sabbath. However, both celebrate Rosh Hashannah as a two-day festival, so they blow the other day of the festival. Many Reform Jews only celebrate Rosh Hashannah as a one-day festival, but they aren't stringent about prohibited work on the Sabbath, so they blow the Shofar on Saturday.
How is Rosh Hashanah different between the sects of Judaism?
Reform Jews outside Israel generally celebrate Rosh Hashanah for only one day, while all other Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah for two days. Reform Jews blow the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah even if it falls on Shabbat (the Sabbath), while others refrain from blowing the shofar on Shabbat.
What is the best description of of shofar?
A shofar is a hollowed out horn of an animal that can be played as a wind instrument. It must come from an animal that has cloven hooves, but not from a cow. Typical shofars come from goats, sheep and their relatives. The horn needs to be at least long enough to hold in your fist with one end sticking out on each side, and it can't have a crack in it that prevents it from making a good toot when you blow it. You play a shofar the same way you play a trumpet, by buzzing into the little end with your lips.
What time is the shofar blown on Yom Kippur?
Around 15 or 30 minutes after sunset.Yom Kippur: the Neilah ServiceOn Yom Kippur, the last service of all-day praying is the Neilah Service which ends with the Shofar sounding. One should blow the Shofar the sounds tekiah, shevarim teruah, tekiah, although there are authorities who say that one should blow just one tekiah. The Shofar should be sounded after the cantor has said the Kaddish following the Neilah prayer. Some localities have adopted the practice of having the Shofar sounded after the Kaddish prayer. (Shulchan Aruch 623:12)See Arthur L. Finkle, Easy Guide for Sofat Sounding, Torah Aura, LA, 2002The blowing of the Shofar signifies the end of Yom Kippur, and after it the prayer 'Leshana Habaa Beyrushalayim' (Next year in Jerusalem) is recited aloud in song.In terms of the actual time, it depends on your particular location. In New York, for example, it was at 19:55 on Saturday evening September 14, 2013.
When you blow your finger then you blow it harder why is it coolder?
it is infact hotter,but it may be due to the condensation of water vapour during first blow and evaporation during the second blow.
Why is a shofar blow on rosh hashanah?
Jewish Laws of Rosh Hashanah and Yom KippurThe Mitzvah Of Hearing The Sounds Of The Shofar is emphasized that the mitzvah is fulfilled even if the Shofar is stolen or if the owner does not know that someone has "borrowed" his Shofar (SA 586:1) (For an explanation of Jewish Sacred Books of Law and Equity, see Appendix, p. 40.)The Mitzvah is Fulfilled When HEARING the Shofar SoundsThe Sages indicated that the mitzvah was to hear the sounds of the Shofar. They go so far as to establish whether a person hears the actual sound or just the echo at the outside of the pit or cave; the bottom; and midway. The Shulchan Aruch sums up that if the hearer hears the reverberation, the mitzvah is not valid. However, if the hearer perceives the direct sounds, he fulfils the mitzvah. Mishnah Berurah 587:1-3. You can extrapolate this ruling to hearing the Shofar on the radio, the Internet, etc. as being invalid.In addition, if one hears the blast but with no intention of fulfilling the mitzvah, then there is no mitzvah. However, there is a minority decision on this point.If one blows with the intention that all who hear will perform the mitzvah, the mitzvah is valid. If someone passes by and does intend to hear the Shofar, he can perform he mitzvah because the community blower blows for everybody. If he stands still, it is presumed he intends to hear. (SA 590:9) When Can It Be Heard?The mitzvah of Rosh Hashanah is hearing the sounds of the Shofar. Mishnah 3:2; Josh 6:5. If one listened to 9 blasts during the nine hours of the day, one fulfills the mitzvah because it meets the Biblical definition. "When they will make a long blast with the horn at the Jubilee [when you hear the sound of the Shofar] Josh 6:5 Thus, the mitzvah applies to HEARING the Shofar. In addition, the mitzvah is valid if the Shofar is sounded by 9 different people, for each series of notes.See Arthur L. Finkle, Easy Guide for Shofar, Torah Aura, LA, 2002For more information about Holy Temple instruments.We have three websites1) Shofar Sounders WebPagehttp://shofar221.com2) Joint Effort with Michael Chusid,an expert Shofar sounder and commentatorhttp://www.hearingshofar.com3) Shofar WebPagehttp://shofar-sounders.comIf you have any questions or comments, do not hesitate to ask.Art Finkle and Michael ChusidShofar19067@hotmail.com &michael@chusid.com
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