Why does my Shofar have a funny smell?
If you have the natural animal horn Sofar this is to be expected. The horns are organic and will often have an odor before they are well aged. Older horns usually do not smell. You can do one of two things. Wait, time and air will eventually take care of the odor. Or you can try the following. It sometimes helps to cover the horn with baking soda or 20 Mule Team Borax (trade mark). Let it sit a few hours or a day. If it still smells, cover it back and let it sit a while longer.
