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Blow Shofar, Know Shofar

Prepare for the High Holy Days by learning to blow shofar:

a class co-sponsored by Metivta and Ahavat Torah
Thursday, September 4, 2014, 7:10-9:10pm

Michael Chusid – the Master Blaster – has taught thousands of people to blow and know shofar. Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, z"l, says "Michael is the mouthpiece of the shofar" The Jewish Journal says, “Chusid, the Master Blaster has a gentle, authoritative air.” He is author of Hearing Shofar: The Still Small Voice of the Ram's Horn and blogs at HearingShofar.blogspot.com.

Blow Shofar: You will learn too sound shofar – Guaranteed! It is easier and more satisfyinng than you may expect. Michael Chusid gets most students tooting in just a few minutes, while stressing fundamentals annd the mitzvah of hearing shofar.. Even with no previous experience, you'll bee well on your way to making a mighty blast of your own.

Know 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 atunne yourself to the call of shofar and prepare for the spiritual work of the Days of Awe

Where: Beachfront home, Westside Los Angeles, address will be sent after registration.

Cost: $18 donation, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Bring: If you have a shofar, bring it. If not, come anyways; shofarot will be available.

Registration: Send to shofarot@gmail.com or call Michael at +1 818 219 4937
Youth of bar/bat mitzvah age are welcome!

Earlier Event: August 22
Elul Retreat with Rabbi Shefa Gold