Gather near the lake for a moment of noise.
We've been blowing the Shofar, a simple hollowed out ram’s horn, for thousands of years in celebration of Rosh Hashana, or the Head of the Year – also known as the birthday of humanity.
This September 30th, return to a simpler, more essential state, together with fellow Jews. Hear the stirring, unadulterated blasts of the Shofar as we reflect on our collective birthday. And walk away with a message that you were carrying all along.
Shofar at the lake will happen once: It won’t be broadcasted, rebroadcasted, or podcasted.
In fact, according to ancient prescription, one must hear the blasts directly from the Shofar itself. No medium will do – not a microphone, not CBC, not even a slight echo. It's a "you-had-to-be-there" kind of a moment.
Though the messages to be heard in the Shofar’s notes are as numerous as there are people, here’s just one: Don’t live your life vicariously through others, carrying their opinions and mimicking popular beliefs. Like the Shofar blast, live your life first-hand and be an original.
The event is as green as they come – even noise pollution will be at a minimum, as the shofar blowing is an opportune time for silent reflection.
Shofar and so close.
Join us at Crystal lake for a short service,and shofar blowing!
There will be a short service followed shofar blowing, honey cake, apples dipped in honey and then Tashlich.
