Shofar Blowing 101

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My name is Alistair Cohen and I am an aspiring television presenter. This video was created for showreel material and to spread some Jewish knowledge around a bit.

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• rosh
• hashanah
• yom
• kippur
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• rams
• horn

[AugustJames2006]

Dude, You are fun to learn from! That note really was long, and steady. I thought I was gonna see the clouds roll back and the Mtn. split. You are a cool person and fun teacher. Good job!

[alistaircohen]

@AugustJames2006 Well thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it.

[Jshnizzoor]

what if i want to use a shofar for a school sports event? is it wrong, im personally not a religious person myself, i wanted a "viking" horn but a Shofar is the best thing i can find. just thought i'd throw that out there. and i am a brass player (cornet) and school events are the highlight of my school year.

[alistaircohen]

@Jshnizzoor I GUESS that would be ok. After all, it is just the horn of a ram, and not specifically a sacred or blessed item. I'd say go for it, but on one condition - you have to tell at least 5 kids (jewish or otherwise) what it is and where its from - just to spread a bit of education about :)

Be interested to know what anyone else thought...

[0AmyK0]

This was great. My family and I are celebrating Rosh HaShanah and I played this video for my kids. Very informative and well presented. L'Shanah Tovah!

[alistaircohen]

@0AmyK0 Wow, what a lovely comment to post. I'm glad you enjoyed it and I hope the kids weren't too scared :)

[7777stevens]

Great performance!

[erra404]

Our shofar blower also does a tikia gadola that is as long as he can make it. When he is done, there is a big sigh from the congregation, as they have been holding their breath along with his sound.

[loveforhispeopleinc]

Very good. Thanks.

[GLOBALGLORY]

WOW! Tekiah gadola 40". Fantastic!

[eternalrhythmflow]

We await the 100th shofar blast this Rosh Hashanah. We are on a HIGH rapture watch this year. Come Jesus, come!

[johnknoefler]

I took interest in the Shofar about 10 years ago but had nothing to practice with and no knowledge. So my first "Shofar" was a goard I had hybridized for that purpose. I got lucky and got a pretty good one of good size. Then next I found a shell that worked. And a friend found an actual very large heavy rams horn shofar at a yard sale. It had been cut with a fine size for mouth peice. I am practicing almost every day and learning it is more difficult than I thought. Your vid is excellent.

[chuntis]

@alistaircohen I have to agree and disagree with your response. Remember that a Shofar is said to represent the voice of God so it is sacred. He also can't just go around blowing it without knowing what each blast represents. He could play it as long as it's with good intentions. I know you don't see no wrong with what you said but remember that some people take it serious. If it were up to me I'd let him play with no worries just as long as he knows what it represents. BTW nice vid. I loved it.