Author Topic: Call of the Shofar (Read 15232 times)

Achas Veachas · « **on:** April 30, 2013, 12:21:59 PM »

Anyone heard of it? I have a friend who came back from one of their seminars and won't stop talking about how it's a life changing experience etc. anyone here ever went?

LeeW · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2013, 12:34:06 PM »

Never heard of it. What exactly is sit?

Achas Veachas · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2013, 12:37:02 PM »

Not exactly sure, its an organization that arranges seminars for Jewish men and women (separately) which are supposed to help you learn alot about yourself.
www.calloftheshofar.org
Apparently people swear by them but it sounds a bit weird to me.

Shreknit · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2013, 12:42:05 PM »

Quote from: Achas Veachas on April 30, 2013, 12:21:59 PM

Anyone heard of it? I have a friend who came back from one of their seminars and won't stop talking about how it's a life changing experience etc. anyone here ever went?

Same my friend went in Milwaukee it was going crazy how he is a changed man and everyone must go yaada yaada

LeeW · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2013, 12:53:55 PM »

Meh. Not my cup of tea, but if it helps others become better Jews or better people I'm all for it. How much do they charge?

Achas Veachas · « **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2013, 01:02:28 PM »

Any DDFer ever went? Or part of what they do is that they cure you from DDF addiction?

good sam · « **Reply #6 on:** April 30, 2013, 01:08:30 PM »

Quote from: Achas Veachas on April 30, 2013, 01:02:28 PM

Any DDFer ever went? Or part of what they do is that they cure you from DDF addiction?

Yes. HelpMe went and never again returned to DDF

good sam · « **Reply #7 on:** April 30, 2013, 01:09:42 PM »

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Shreknit · « **Reply #8 on:** April 30, 2013, 01:10:43 PM »

Quote from: good sam on April 30, 2013, 01:08:30 PM

Yes. HelpMe went and never again returned to DDF

He returned as the count!

Achas Veachas · « **Reply #9 on:** April 30, 2013, 01:13:16 PM »

Quote from: Shreknit on April 30, 2013, 01:10:43 PM

He returned as the count!

Then i guess it IS life changing

Shreknit · « **Reply #10 on:** April 30, 2013, 01:20:55 PM »

Quote from: Achas Veachas on April 30, 2013, 01:13:16 PM

Then i guess it IS life changing

Lol

chaimmayer · « **Reply #11 on:** April 30, 2013, 01:28:19 PM »

maybe just counting for sefirah

jaywhy · « **Reply #12 on:** April 30, 2013, 01:49:43 PM »

I went.

Achas Veachas · « **Reply #13 on:** April 30, 2013, 01:52:00 PM »

Quote from: jaywhy on April 30, 2013, 01:49:43 PM

I went.

How long ago? How was? Is it all its made out to be?

yaakov s · « **Reply #14 on:** April 30, 2013, 02:05:02 PM »

Do they take away your shavers when you register?

jaywhy · « **Reply #15 on:** April 30, 2013, 02:14:34 PM »

Quote from: Achas Veachas on April 30, 2013, 01:52:00 PM

How long ago? How was? Is it all its made out to be?

June 2011 in Israel.
It can potentially be a life changing experience depending on the person. What it does is help uncover hidden psychological issues, fears and blockages that stem from childhood and/or traumatic events. Obviously, being aware of these issues helps you deal with them. The benefits of the program vary depending on how bottled up the person is to begin with and his ability to let it all out.

That being said, it's a little weird and awkward and it's really a non-Jewish program shoved into a Jewish framework, which makes it seem a bit off.

I definitely gained a lot from it and I don't regret going but I don't consider it a life-changing experience.

Achas Veachas · « **Reply #16 on:** April 30, 2013, 02:17:45 PM »

Quote from: jaywhy on April 30, 2013, 02:14:34 PM

June 2011 in Israel.
It can potentially be a life changing experience depending on the person. What it does is help uncover hidden psychological issues, fears and blockages that stem from childhood and/or traumatic events. Obviously, being aware of these issues helps you deal with them. The benefits of the program vary depending on how bottled up the person is to begin with and his ability to let it all out.

That being said, it's a little weird and awkward and it's really a non-Jewish program shoved into a Jewish framework, which makes it seem a bit off.

I definitely gained a lot from it and I don't regret going but I don't consider it a life-changing experience.

Thanks. my friend just got back and sounded like he was floating, I wanted to hear from someone who had a chance to "land" already...

churnbabychurn · « **Reply #17 on:** April 30, 2013, 02:26:55 PM »

Quote from: good sam on April 30, 2013, 01:09:42 PM

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is the rabbi at 2:05wearing a yalmuka??

Marco Polo · « **Reply #18 on:** April 30, 2013, 02:29:02 PM »

Quote from: Achas Veachas on April 30, 2013, 01:13:16 PM

Then i guess it IS life changing

Or name changing...

good sam · « **Reply #19 on:** April 30, 2013, 02:34:46 PM »

Quote from: jaywhy on April 30, 2013, 02:14:34 PM

June 2011 in Israel.
It can potentially be a life changing experience depending on the person. What it does is help uncover hidden psychological issues, fears and blockages that stem from childhood and/or traumatic events. Obviously, being aware of these issues helps you deal with them. The benefits of the program vary depending on how bottled up the person is to begin with and his ability to let it all out.

That being said, it's a little weird and awkward and it's really a non-Jewish program shoved into a Jewish framework, which makes it seem a bit off.

I definitely gained a lot from it and I don't regret going but I don't consider it a life-changing experience.

How is this accomplished in a group? Or does each person have to take the floor?