The Show
Participants help create a kosher shofar. The horn is cured, sawed, drilled and Polished. Once their shofar is completed, students learn how to sound it and practice the traditional sequence of notes blown on Rosh Hashana. A slide show about Rosh Hashana adds to the fun.
Optional for older children and adults:
Up to 20 participants may each make their own shofar!

Season:
Mainly on tour in August at camps and September at schools. Occasionally available by special request at other times.

Presentation Duration:
Standard presentation: 50 minutes
Under 1st Grade: 30 minutes
Do It Yourself Workshop: Each group of up to 25 participants can finish a shofar in 45-60 minutes

Audience size:
Standard presentation: up to 60
Under 1st Grade: up to 30

Age group:
The Shofar Factory presentation: can often be modified to be presented to audiences from the very young to the young at heart.
Do It Yourself Workshop: Limited by safety considerations, maturity level, and manual dexterity of the participants.

To the Organizer:
The Traditional Crafts of the Jewish People workshop sessions are the perfect opportunity to invite parents to participate in these educational hands-on programs for a generation connecting experience.