How to Make a Shofar

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Fill the horn with water to check it for leaks.

   If there are cracks or leaks in the horn, it is not acceptable to be used as a shofar, according to Jewish law and tradition.
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   Step 2: Kosher animals are those that have split hooves and chew their cud.

   For the purpose of making a shofar, use either the ram's horn or antelope. ,, Use a kitchen pick, such as those used to remove nuts from their shells, to clean the horn and make it hollow.
   
   If you do not have a pick, any thin object that can reach into the small spaces may be used to clean the shofar. , Allow the horn to dry completely. , Cut the tip of the thoroughly-dried shofar horn off at the mark. ,, Fit the mouthpiece to the individual who will blow the shofar during its liturgical use.
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   Step 3: Place the horn into a roaster or other large pan

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   Step 4: and cover the horn with water.

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   Step 5: Boil the horn for 2 to 5 hours or until it is soft and you can remove the internal cartilage.

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   Step 6: Thread a wire through the horn to measure the depth of the hollow space inside.

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   Step 7: Measure 1 inch (2.54 cm) past the end of the hollow area

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   Step 8: and mark that point on the horn.

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   Step 9: Drill a 1/8-inch (.32 cm) hole through the cut end of the shofar.

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    Step 10: Carve a mouthpiece on the shofar horn

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    Step 11: similar to that of a trumpet.

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