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A Moroccan shofar is made from the finest horn of a mature ram. A flat ram’s horn Shofar
This shofar originated in the days of the Inquisition in Spain, when the Jews had to hide their religion and customs and would flatten the shofar, so that it would be easy to hide under clothes.
Following the Spanish Expulsion, some Jews arrived at North Africa, while others reached Eastern Europe. A vast Shofar industry flourished in Morocco, hence the name
This Shofar characterized by a high sound due to the narrowness of the resonance box
$116 – $319
The Moroccan Ram Shofar is made of a top quality mature ram. It is flat and completely straight. Its origin is of the Spanish Inquisition period, when Jews had to hide their true religion and customs. Flat and straight Shofar enabled them to hide it under their garments.
From Spain, some Jews immigrated to North Africa, and some to Eastern Europe, bringing this unique Shofar-Style with them. A lively industry of similar Shofars was developed in Morocco, and this is how this Shofar received its name. It has a noted narrow sound-box, and therefore a high pitch sound.
Did you know? At Kol Shofar you can choose the kosher shofar that is right for you from a variety of shofar types and in the visitor center you can see how a shofar is made
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Choose Size | Size 4: 35-39 cm, Size 5: 40-44 cm, Size 6: 45-49 cm, Size 7: 50-54 cm, Size 8: 55-59 cm |
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| Horn Type |
