Friday, September 11, 2026 at 12:00:00 PM CDT
Rosh Hashanah Lecture & Shofar Demonstration
On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, join presenter Harrison Freund for a special lecture and live demonstration exploring the shofar, one of the world’s oldest instruments in continuous use.
Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on September 11, marking the beginning of the Jewish year 5787. For more than 3,000 years, the shofar has played an important role in Jewish tradition, including as a call to spiritual reflection and preparation during the High Holy Days.
Through discussion and live demonstration, Freund will explore the shofar’s religious meaning, history, manufacture, and modern-day use, while giving audiences an opportunity to hear this ancient instrument firsthand.
While you're at the NMM, visit the Richard Cutler Gallery, where the museum explores the connections between music and spirituality in religious traditions from around the world, including Judaism.
The event is free and open to the public.
This program is free of cost for NMM Members!
FREE EVENT
A live stream of this concert will be available to watch for free on our website. Please visit the NMM Live Video page to tune in if you cannot join us in person!
If you are a person with a disability and need a special accommodation to fully participate, please contact Disability Services at least 48 hours before an event. Students and the public can contact Disability Services at 605-658-3745 or disabilityservices@usd.edu. Faculty and staff should contact Human Resources at 605-658-3660.
