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It Takes A Worried Man To Sing A Worried Song

We Jews certainly worry a lot.  It’s true that, over the generations, we have had a lot to worry about, much of that concerned with survival in a series of hostile environments.  Perhaps that pressure and danger developed in us … Continue reading

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Demographic Timebomb

No, I’m not worried about Jews becoming a minority when we include the Moslem population in Judah and Samaria.  But you have to admit it’s a clever title and grabbed your attention! I’m worried about the Seder Plate becoming over-crowded … Continue reading

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Shema, Music and Redemption

The simple pattern underlying most music in the world, tonic-deviation-tonic, reflects the message of the Shema.  שמע ישראל יקוק אלקינו יקוק אחד. Shema Yisrael Adonay Eloheinu Adony Echad, Listen, Israel, the in-dwelling, animating experience of God, the surrounding, transcendent, defining … Continue reading

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Transcending Ourselves

One of the hardest challenges any of us face is changing ourselves.  While everyone agrees that growth and development are good, even changes we desire are often hard to make.  When called to outgrow things we’re comfortable with, see as … Continue reading

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Re-Programming

I have them, you have them, we all have our hot-button issues.  Things that set us off way more than what’s appropriate.  Our ears pound, we feel hot, our faces turn red, we start talking to ourselves in outrage.  Even … Continue reading

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