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Lectures and Workshops with the Shofar Master Blaster

The sages teach that we should “know shofar, not just blow shofar.” With Michael Chusid’s informative and entertaining presentations, you can better understand shofar’s awesome call, or become a shofarist yourself.

Michael Chusid is an experienced ba’al tekiah – shofar master blaster – and tauthor of Hearing Shofar: The Still Small Voice of the Ram’s Horn. He has taught shofar at Hebrew Union College, American Jewish University, and throughout the US and Canada.

Presentations

A Shofar History of Time™: Physicists say the Big Bang has a “shofarable” shape; Jewish mystics say the breath of creation is the air we use to blow shofar. At the end of days, scripture says shofar will announce the Messianic Age. Between these milestones, shofar connects seemingly isolated chapters in the Bible into a chain of tradition that will be revealed in this illustrated lecture.

The Ewe’s Horn™: Shofar is call the “ram’s horn,” but the horn of an ewe can also be used. Together, we will examine stories about women in the Bible – Sarah, Rachel, Hagar, Rahab, Hannah, General Sisera’s mother that can deepen our ability to hear and heed the call of shofar.

The Cup of Elijah is a Ram’s Horn™: While most associated with the Jewish New Year, shofar is linked to events throughout the year and our lives. From sounding alarms and exorcisms to celebrating new moons and joyous occasions, from the Passover table to sitting in a Sukkah, learn to use shofar in creative rituals and for spiritual awakening.

The Still Small Voice of Shofar™: In a noisy world, how can we hear the still small voice of God described by the prophets and the High Holy Days liturgy? You will learn meditations and techniques to attune yourself to the call of shofar and prepare for the spiritual work of the Days of Awe. An ideal program for Elul, the month before the New Year.

Ba’al Tekiah Academy™: In-depth training programs to prepare and certify shofar blowers for service to their communities.

Other Shofar Programs and Services:

Learn to Sound Shofar the Easy Way – Guaranteed, even if you have never gotten a toot before!

Make your own Shofar Workshop.

Special programs for children and teenagers.

One and two-day spiritual retreats.

Organizing a volunteer shofar corps to sound shofar for the sick and confined.

Testimonials

“Michael Chusid's teaching methods made it easy to learn how to blow the shofar. Since I've taken the class, I've taught hundreds of school children how to blow the shofar using his methods. In addition, I've become a much better player myself. I highly recommend this class for anyone interested in joining in the mitzvah of blowing the shofar!” Terry Lieberstein, Cantorial Soloist

“Michael has a teaching style that engages even the shyest members of the class. He DOES get them all ‘tooting’ in 20 minutes, even those who have never picked up an instrument of any kind. His knowledge of the history, lore, and legend of the shofar is worth the visit alone; your congregants will understand the shofar and its significance as never before” Larry Green, Senior Ba’al Tekiah, Congregation Kol Ami, Salt Lake City, UT

“You spoke beautifully on Rosh Hashanah, and on a topic that meant a great deal to a lot of people.” Rabbi Debra Orenstein, Makom Ohr Shalom, Los Angeles.

“I blew the shofar at church yesterday. The people rejoiced! Thanks so much, you're a great teacher!” Pastor Leslie Peters, Harvest Celebration Church

“Whoever takes the class will be fortunate to have such a passionate teacher.” Rabbi Yossi Carron, Board of Rabbis of Southern California

“I mentioned to Michael Chusid that our minyan needed a shofar blower for Elul, and he suggested that I could do it. When I replied that I could not learn shofar in six weeks, Michael taught me how to blow shofar in six minutes! He makes things understandable in a short period of time and one feels confident about what they are about to do. I am now amazed it my own shofar blowing techniques.” Ronald S. Reiter, PhD, Valley Beth Shalom Chairperson

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