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Traditionally, the Shofar is blown 100 times during High Holidays. Makom Ohr Shalom has set the goal of gathering 100 people to blow the Shofar at services, creating an awesome sound calling all to renewal. We will also take our people’s ancient spiritual message into the community by sounding the Shofar for those confined in hospitals, nursing homes and prisons.

If you have any questions about how to blow Shofar, or about the timing or meaning of the Shofar services during the High Holidays, you are welcome to call Michael Chusid at (818) 774-0003. We will blow Shofar for both days of Rosh Hashanah in the mornings and at the conclusion of Yom Kippur services.  If you know of people who are unable to come to services and need someone to blow the Shofar at their home or hospital bed, please contact Michael at (818) 774-0003.  If you know of others who would like to participate in the mitzvah of Shofar, please forward this email to them. 

 

We look forward to seeing you at High Holiday services.

 

Tekiyah: ____________ (1 short blast)

Shevarim: ___ ___ ___ (3 short blasts)

Teruah: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ (9 short staccato blasts)

Tekiyah Gedolah: ____________________ (1 long powerful blast)

Blessings before blowing Shofar:

  • Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech Ha'Olam, shehechiyanu v'kiyamanu v'higianu la'z man ha'zeh.
  • Baruch atah Adonai Elohaynu Melech Ha'olam, asher kidshanu b'mitzvotav vitzivanu l'shemoah kol shofar.

You are also welcome to blow Shofar at Makom's High Holiday services. Visit our High Holiday page for all of the details about service locations and times.


Please join us for any or all of the following events

SHOFAR CLASS
Friday, September 4, , 7:10 pm
The Picnic Table between social hall and sanctuary,
5619 Lindley Ave., Tarzana, CA 91356.

Please join us for an informal class on how and why to blow Shofar. Master Blaster Michael Chusid and our clergy will lead. Come experience the vibrations - as a blower or listener.

SHOFAR CORPS VISIT IN TARZANA
Sunday, September 13, 6 pm
Meet in the Parking Lot at St. Paul's Social Hall,
5619 Lindley Ave., Tarzana, CA 91356

Immediately following the MOS Open House, please walk next door to blow Shofar for residents of the assisted living home, Seasons. Bring joy, cheer, and the gift of Shofar to those who may not otherwise be able to hear its call this year.

SHOFAR CORPS VISIT IN
BEVERLY HILLS
Tuesday, September 15, 5 pm
Bridgepoint Retirement & Assisted Living,
220 North Clark Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Enjoy the mitzvah of visiting the sick and blowing Shofar at Bridgepoint of Beverly Hills, where Makom's own Annie Siegel works.

SHOFAR CORPS VISIT IN PASADENA
Friday, September 25, 3:00 pm
if you wish to join the service; 3:45 for Shofar blasts
Regency Park, 951 S. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105

Join us at the Regency Park, to blow Shofar for residents during a one-hour pre-Shabbat service led by Rabbi Debra Orenstein. Service begins at 3:00; Shofar blasts at 3:45.

SHOFAR BLASTS AT MAKOM SERVICES
Please bring your Shofar to services on the Second Day of
Rosh Hashanah at UCLA and for the concluding service on
Yom Kippur at CSUN and sound the call of redemption!