The Great Shofar

Rams Horn Flash Mob

Is That The Sound Of A Rams Horn?

The call of the rams horn (and a few kudu horns too) was heard all around the world in quite an unusual setting. From Jerusalem and New York City to Budapest, Chicago and San Francisco, the cry went out. There was no religious service or religious setting. This shofar blowing event was an exhibit with artistic intentions.


Tekiah!

At the cue word "Tekiah" groups of pedestrians in public places in seven different cities pulled out their rams horns and gave it their best go. The Shofar Flash Mob was born. 




From Tulsa To Salem

Shofar Flash Mobs took place in Jerusalem (Israel), Budapest (Hungary), Tbilisi (Georgia), Kiev (Ukraine), Gomel (Belarus), Chicago (Illinois), Milwakee (Wisconsin), San Francisco (California), Oakland (California), Las Vegas (Nevada), Los Angeles (California), Tulsa (Oklahoma), Wolcott (Vermont), Salem (Massachusetts), and St. Louis (Missouri) and let's not forget New York City.

The Artful Insight Of The Rams Horn

The rams horns were blown as part of an artistic display organized by Art Kibbutz New York, an international Jewish artist colony. The Art Kibbutz explains: "Like all great art, the Shofar Flash Mob became a text of infinite meaning, imparting insight and texture to the beholder and participant alike. There were myriad interpretations of what was taking place. No two experiences were quite alike."

Written by Aaron Shaffier — November 03, 2011

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