The World of Shofars

Hearing the sound of the shofar is the single, unique commandment of Rosh HaShana. The shofar we blow on Rosh HaShana is made from a ram's horn. Why is that? Can a shofar be made from the horns of other animals? What makes a kosher shofar? Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin, the Founder and Director of the Biblical Museum of Natural History in Israel, answers these questions and much, much more, in this fascinating, hands on teaching about shofarot.
The Temple Institute thanks Rabbi Slifkin for sharing with us his love and knowledge of shofarot.
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[@ginsburgerheide]

Is 72years old and I learning something new thank you for your demonstration God bless shalom

[@aaadit4131]

Shalom. I'm Christian from Indonesia. Thank you for this explanation. Jesus bless you

[@cecilhayden585]

Can't begin to tell you how informative this was, especially in Elul.

[@salud1541]

Wow! Thank you Rabbi Slifkin for such an insightful video! The shofar has such a heavenly sound and it was fascinating hearing the rules for a shofar.

[@heatherseaton7787]

Really well done! How fascinating! Thank you for this detailed tour! Amazing collection. It was wonderful to be able to see and learn about the different animals and the differences between their horns. I have a new appreciation for horns now. Bless you!

[@ecomandurban7183]

thank you Rabbi Slifkin, very interesting especially that Rosh HaShana is upon us

[@jeanneamato8278]

Thank you so much, this was fascinating. I loved the history and explanations.

[@rogergrace2976]

Thanks for all the information! REALLY enjoyed your sharing with all of interested in Israel's History.

[@SnowDragonSnow]

Where is my husband

[@jasonrosales]

Excellent exhibit!

[@Alwizcaliteach]

I'm not a Jew, but this is great! THANK YOU for educating us.

[@yvetteroberts6055]

Shofars aren't Jewish. They r for the Kingdon of God. We are ALL comnanded to blow shofars and keep the feasts. It's a misunderstanding of new testament readers. Nothing abt the bible is Jewish. . . Its God's word to ALL of us. It just so happens that Jews, Hebrews n Israelites actually know and follow OTinstructions, which Jesus did too. Some of them reject Jesus just like others today. Blessings 2u. ,

[@mxgangrel]

If you believe in Jesus as the Messiah than your grafted into the tree and part of the same family. You should be following the same guidance. There was one law for you and those who control joint among you. We'd all of Jesus's Red Letters without thinking of what the church told you they mean and read what he actually said. Be blessed.

[@YAhsTrueNation]

Neither are the so-called Jew-ISH people. The true Jews are of the diaspora

[@davidmartenot2492]

Don’t have to be a Jew to believe in Yah and or to sound a shofar. It’s called being grafted in…..

[@bryceruppe9260]

"15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 15:2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 15:3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 15:4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:" 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. "1:5 To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 1:6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 1:7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 1:9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed." Galatians 1:5-9. "2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9. "3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 3:25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 3:26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. 3:27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith." Romans 3:23-27.

[@williamjhunter5714]

Thanks for a complete lesson on the Shofar.

[@mara3842]

So interesting! Thank you so much! Shalom

[@hybridviol]

Best life lesson I learned here : sometimes you have to go a few steps in the opposite direction of where you want to go , in order to go truly free ! Shana Tova Umetuka

[@dansdaughterscontainers934]

Fantastic video. Very informative.

[@solschwarz5169]

Really fascinating!

[@danielleia]

That was fantastic!! Ooh, please say hello to the 🐦s for me too, haha! I have 4 at home, and loved hearing them chatting in the background of your video.

[@gina8594inga]

The most beautiful sound ever created and th most beautiful sound in the world and in the universe

[@glynnmitchell9253]

Very interesting. Thank you

[@RudydeGroot]

Interesting explanation @ 4:17 why the cow horn should not be used. I found the phrase in Rosh Hashanah 26a (Talmud) after reading Rashi's comment on Bamidbar 19.3.

[@mxgangrel]

That was just absolutely great. Thank you for taking the time to make and post this video.

[@jdjd2059]

Very interesting! Could also mention the prohibition of straighten the tip of the shofar in order to drill it easily.

[@yk-xg1pr]

Wonderful presentation. Thank you ! Blessings 📯🎺🎷💙💜❣

[@reineldagaray9220]

Haga un video en español.

[@lilliambloomfield2501]

Quite the video. It’s very enjoyable,Tnx

[@iMattCi89]

Who's here after watching videos reporting mysterious trumpet sounds all over the world? Some of them sound pretty close to the various shofars heard here.

[@marciamalan]

Very informative thank you❤🇿🇦

[@JamesSmith-cy5sx]

Great job, thank you brother. Can you do a video on the different sounds of the shofar from different horns or can all sounds be made from any horn? Long horn vs short horn can same sound be created? Or different horns for different sounds and occasions? Thank you again brother for sharing, I'm in Missouri Ozarks blowing my shofar as our Lord wills. Much love to you and all of Father's creation. We win children of God. Sure is green....says the passerby 😸

[@kennethhuff8296]

Come one come all. Too like Guntersville Alabama. For Tabernacles on the 4th 5th and 6th of October

[@eddaweber7927]

Thank you. Great explanation.

[@karenjohnston7342]

Thanks, Rabbi. Around 5:00, the bovine family of animals is whom you are referring to. "Cow" simply indicates female (such as "bull" is to male). A female moose is referred to as a cow, a male moose is referred to as a bull. Moose are not of the bovine family, whether cow or bull. A female whale is referred to as a "cow" and it's offspring are similarly called calves.

[@jeralmatthew5514]

Great info beautiful display of horns

[@curtschannel4]

Good video and insights with Tanakh. Comments keep getting deleted-not me as others wondered and asked me. HaShem bless all and have a good week😃🙏

[@ceilavarela9285]

Very educational. Thank you

[@elainaricci1501]

Thanks! I learned a lot!

[@forestwitch1155]

Wow, Thank you . Mine Sfofar is coming to day :-)

[@Grace-pp3dw]

Shalom .Thank you. Watching from Australia. 73 Praise the Lord 37.

[@Jenny1954]

VERY interesting video, I've learned alot. I would love to go to Israel and buy a Sofar from an Ibex. The sound would be really something!!!

[@tancosta1286]

02:54 am and i am learning about shofar... interesting

[@daviddavidson6988]

Thank you information

[@anthonydf2003]

Great video... Thank you

[@dungkim2441]

God bless you! God bless you! Giving thanks to God!!!

[@bern____8193]

Nice job!🐐🐏

[@Livingmydreammm]

Thank you 😍 😍 😍

[@mullerj143]

great video.I would love to have a shofar.

[@1031ProductionsLLC]

Awesome video. Thank you!

[@paulharvey2396]

thank you the Lord bless you always amen

[@miryamjacob300]

Thank you

[@jon_co]

Fascinating!

[@AD-bz7vh]

Thank you..

[@jenniferswieboda5696]

Loved this

[@NaveenKumar-ku8pg]

Shalom

[@childofspiritualisrael7280]

I even question whether or not using a kudu is appropriate, but I own one myself. It’s my dream to be able to buy an uncut Marco Polo

[@virginiasoskin9082]

I loved hearing these different shofars. What about a conch shell? I have seen South Pacific people blowing large conches. And I assume they are shellfish and thus would be nonKosher. Conundrum?

[@anagarciams]

anciosa para ouvir o shofar tocar quando formos arrebatados

[@ShawnaPsy.D]

Do you sell any of your parts of collection or have them for sale?

[@zacharycomeaux3117]

He's down to business, he has a phone belt clip

[@Canada4Israel]

Baruch haba B'Shem Adonai

[@ajarnwuhsih]

In memorial of loud noise the name of Ala'aym is being called in loud voice. Yaaaaaaa'ooooooh!

[@SPORTSorb2024]

Where to purchase this online?

[@glynnmitchell9253]

What about the silver trumpet s God commands to be used? If cows are taboo, what will you do with no red heifer?

[@shoshanahantman3863]

What does the "Temple Institute" do?

[@ackphui5813]

The colour of a domestic goat`s horn depends on the breed. Those with white heads (i.e. the all-white Saanen) will grow yellow (golden) horns; the grey-brown Toggenburg grows grey-brown horns, and the Oberhasli and French Alpine grow black ones. Of course, these are Swiss breeds, not present in ancient Israel. Willi B. in Canada.

[@antonykarla2355]

Where is this museum

[@ace-ml5qu]

wow this guy is built like a trex but the information is great

[@stephenthorp5490]

Lvly Y do u show reptiles Wat HAv reptiles to do with shofars?

[@glynnmitchell9253]

Referring to the golden calf, a calf has no horns. A bull or Owen have horns ( both acceptable for sacrifice in the temple.

[@clark987878]

This morning I thought I heard a shofar and was thinking the return of Jesus is here! Sadly not yet; but soon!!!

[@JJLewin1]

Very interesting

[@starofeden9277]

wow awsum video good content love this how you go down the line explaining it so near the end you kind of admit that cow horns are fine for shofar use as it is a animal that eats the cud seems that it may be possible that it is only from a jewish traditional standpoint not to be used. right? or does Gods word really say dont use a cow horn?

[@lesliebeaumont9512]

That was way cool

[@AllOtherNamesUsed]

_Behold, I tell you a mystery; we will not all sleep, but we will all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet (shofar blast); for the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed._ (1Cor 15.51-2) _Then the seventh angel sounded (the shofar) and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Messiah; and He will reign forever and ever._ (Rev 11.15)

[@curtschannel4]

The Christ, perfect one who walked this earth has risen my friend(s). He is on HaShem’s Right Hand of Power who has complete authority over all spirits good and evil.

[@curtschannel4]

Luke 1 describes tree and David seed.

[@curtschannel4]

Jesus is The Christ. Only perfection makes the evil spirits leave immediately without crying out as is Gd’s Kingdom when one’s spirit enters it, The Kingdom of Percection and Light🙏

[@curtschannel4]

You still have The Spirit of Fire, if you were baptized, my friend. Righteous are bold like lion.

[@curtschannel4]

Jesus brought the heart of Gd. Gd is Spirit and he cares for the poor and oppressed in this world. There is a Messiah in Tanakh; it is Yeshua.

[@chrisdavidson3827]

What’s the update on the red heifer???

[@defaultHandle1110]

That was some good rib eye!

[@defaultHandle1110]

Mostly Hall of 'not a shofar'. LOL! This was good though thanks.

[@kermitthefrog5926]

I'm a blood bought, born again child of Jesus Christ. And naturally, a lover of Jewish tradition, culture, and the shofar. I've always desired a shofar from the Ibex (I know full well how rare they are to attain), and a yemenite, or "rambam" style rams horn. One can always wish, and hope. Maybe someday!

[@tommythespitter]

7.28 haaaha so funny what an amazing video thank you

[@cynthiarosas8214]

God loves you and jesus died for you ask jesus into your heart today

[@marlenepope702]

Thank you tell about horns i not.

[@isrbillmeyer]

Wildebeest, Hartebeest, Gnu would also fall in same category as the Buffalo and cattle

[@jonuvark2385]

Is there a shofar call or pattern that tells Israel (HIS people) to RETURN HOME?

[@RothsteinArthur]

@17:52 are Orthodox Jews allowed to hunt game?

[@smariscal24]

SPEAKING AND BLOWING, HOW HE NOT FAINT?

[@shirleyannelindberg1692]

Let us Coronate our King 👑 Oneday, as soon as the ban is lifted, I plan on, B’Ezrat HaShem, visiting Beit Shemesh, the House of the Sun ☀️ I have been blessed to have visited the Glorious Land 🇮🇱 ✡️ 5 times 😇 💕

[@VeronicaMarie-OG]

I believe the ram was stuck in the video because God knew it would be used there

[@marti2783]

Please see Mathew 23:8

[@lynetteledingham2173]

When can a woman blow the shofar

[@heyitsthatoneguy91]

it talks about unicorns in the bible look it up

[@JulioCesar-nb2dg]

Saludos desde Brasil 🇧🇷🇮🇱🇮🇱🇧🇷

[@miblvd431]

Forgive me , Unicorn horns are from Eunuchs! It is not from horn it is from flesh!

[@pieterwillembotha6719]

13:48 SHUT IT DOWN 13:48

[@yosefbenelohim]

דוד בן ישי 386 ישוע 386 יהוה-ישוע 412 בית 412 יוסף 156 אהל מואד 156 ציון 156 בן יוסף 208 יצחק 208 ישעיהו ח יח

[@nobunkbibleprophecy4273]

1:00 And you're blocking all the shofars... lol - great video, however.

[@twostep9393]

The wages of sin is death but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord 🙏 Romans 6:23 You have sinned against God by breaking his laws and commands and a just God will demand a punishment for evil but because he is rich in mercies and full of grace he has offered you a chance out of eternal damnation through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ the lamb who was slain to cover the sin of the world , repent and turn from your sins and realize your transgressions go to Jesus and beg for his forgiveness he will not turn you away

[@Jesusonlymediatorwithgod]

You forgot the 10 commadments.way to many laws make an ass of the main purpose which is to bring us to Dan ch9 V 24 mashiac vehenlaw vehaeer kodesh died for sin of the world not himself. We brake God's law and cannot keep them but yeshua mashiac died for our sin

[@JacindaChamplin-dk4ey]

Jacinda 💖🕎🔯✡️🌈🦋

[@childofspiritualisrael7280]

The goat was symbolic of sin. I would never use one as a shofar, It’ll be just as insulting, as using the horn of an ox.

[@MagdalenaBelcescu]

Throphees

[@tuco4386]

Love you ❤️🇮🇱🍷🌿🌹😘🥰

[@godislove877]

The film of the captured ram is absolutely horrible.

[@socialdef3]

rabbi doctor or doctor rabbi?? Just keep it simple, your parents named you Natan and family name is Slifkin. Titles are not of importance, least when you put two in front of your name!

[@avibenavraham]

He earned those titles and they’re relevant to what he’s talking about

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