Hello Students,
The shofar is a hollowed out horn which may be short or long having one or many turns/curls. Its color may be black to creamy brown. Today synthetic shofar are available.
We have two shofars, both we purchased while in Israel. One is short and black. The other is long at least three turns; its color is brown.
The shofar was used in the Old Covenant to communicate over distance to the army or congregation.
It was also used in worship to their Holy God, Jehovah.
Making a sound through the shofar maybe difficult. Most including Luke our son blow the shofar by putting the shofar to the front of their mouth pursing the lips and pushing a lot of air through the shofar. That method is very difficult for me. A conservative rabbi taught me to use the side of my mouth.
There are three standard sounds made on the shofar.
The 'Tekiah' is a long, drawn out sound.
The 'Shevarim' is a long, drawn out sound with periodic pauses.
The 'Truah' is making many short, staccato blasts.
Shofars can be purchased on eBay, at Bible book stores, etc.
Enjoy!
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce Klein, Messianic Jew
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