This shofar is over 100 years old and was used at Cardiff's Cathedral Road Synagogue from the 1890s to the 1980s. The Shofar is blown in ceremonies to celebrate Rosh Hashannah (Jewish New Year), and also at the end of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) to signal the end of the day.
The Cardiff Story is a new museum opening Cardiff's beautiful Old Library in autumn 2010. For the first time, Cardiffians and visitors alike will be able to see and hear the city's story through the eyes of its people.
The museum will focus on the stories that give the city its rich and wonderful character. If you have any stories or objects that tell an interesting tale about Cardiff, we'd love to hear from you.
Ram's horn shofar
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