Fotos: Karl-Heinz Stadtler
Donated by the Browa family from Vöhl, horn, 75cm and 60cmm
The shofar or shofar horn, also known as the Halljahr trombone, is an ancient musical instrument from the Middle East. The instrument, made from the horn of a ram or a kudu, has its origins in the Jewish religion and is used for religious purposes. It is the only ancient instrument still in use in synagogues today. The shofar commemorates the planned sacrifice of Isaac by Abraham for God. However, a ram was then sacrificed in Isaac's place, the horns of which were intended to remind God of Israel's vicarious atonement (Genesis chapter 22). Precise instructions regarding the sequence of tones and the manner of blowing are laid down for the morning prayer at the Jewish New Year festival Rosh Ha-Shanah as well as at the end of the Day of Atonement Yom Kippur.