[HANASHIR:5340] Re: megillat esther

[DurlKare <DurlKare...>]

In a message dated 2/23/00 10:57:47 PM Central Standard Time, ISP (at) 
aol(dot)com 
writes:


<< Many of our stories are "offensive" to our modern sensibilities. >> (That 
may have been a followup from a previous writer's comments...)

I don't believe in changing our wonderful ancient texts just to meet our 
"modern sensibilities."  I don't think our current society is so wonderful 
that we somehow gain a moral superiority to those in the past...we have 
plenty of problems now; let's remember that just because we have a certain 
level of literacy and exposure to the entire world through modern technology 
and a recognition of women playing new roles in the world, we still have 
plenty of violence, hatred, social problems galore, need I go on?  I think 
the story of Purim is just one of many reminders that G-d plays a part in 
every story...then and now.

Ok, since this is a music list, how about some ideas for songs for a Purim 
Party...light and easy and singable by young children?  
Thanks,

Karen Daniel
Jewish recording artist/performer/songwriter
Nashville, TN

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