[HANASHIR:5392] Re: Purim

[Meris Ruzow <meris...>]

I just feel compelled to make sure that those who would like to try this
have the opportunity to.   I don't remember where I got this (caje
probably....) but it's great fun for K-6 or 7th even.   They really get into
this and I always leave it for last.   As always, the more YOU"RE into it,
the more they will be too!

Sung to the tune of:  If You're Happy and You Know It!  (Anyone remember
where it comes from?)

1.  When you hear the name of Esther clap your hands **
     When you hear the name of Esther clap your hands **
     When you hear the name of Esther, When you hear the name of
     Esther, When you hear the name of Esther, clap your hands **

2.  When you hear Ach-ash-veros stamp your feet  **
         "           "              "              "                      **
         "           "              "           , When you hear
Ach-ash-veros,
         "           "              "         "   stamp your feet  **

3.  When you hear the name of Haman sho-ut BOO (rest) BOO !
         "            "             "              "                "
"
         "            "             "              "    , When you hear the
name of Haman
         "            "             "              "      shout BOO (rest)
BOO !

4.  When you hear Mordechai shout HOORAY (HOO-RAY) !
          "            "            "                      "
"
          "            "            ", When you hear Mordechai,
          "            "            "        shout HOORAY (HOO-RAY) !

5.  When you know that Purim's here do all four (clap clap, stamp stamp

                                                                       BOO -
HOORAY!
        need I go on?

Enjoy....... and for those middle schoolers, grades 4-8 don't forget Jeff
Klepper's "Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey-MON!

Chag Sameach (almost)
Meris Ruzow
-----Original Message-----
From: Ethan Bueno de Mesquita <mesquita (at) fas(dot)harvard(dot)edu>
To: hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org <hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org>
Date: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 8:36 AM
Subject: [HANASHIR:5382] Sher Music and Israel


>Hi all,
>
>Although I recognize that this may not be the most popular thing to say I
>felt compelled to enter this debate as a devil's advocate. In general, it
>seems to me, people ought to conduct their business relations in a manner
>that is as consistent as possible with their moral views of the world. The
>classic example is the economic isolation of South Africa during apartheid
>(a policy which I imagine most of us supported). This policy, of course,
>hurt some individuals in South Africa and certainly made bridge building
>harder, but was justifiable because of the morally objectionalbe nature of
>the regime.
>
>Now, one can debate the moral status of Israel vis-a-vis the Palestinians.
>But it does seem to me that a person who believes that the Israeli
>government is an oppressive regime engaged in religious and ethnic
>discrimination, torture, and illegal occupation, might well make the
>reasonable decision to boycott economic relations with Israel in its
>entirety. It is my personal opinion that as Israel seems to currently be
>involved in good faith efforts to change and reform at least many of its
>objectionable policies, now is probably not the time for such a stand. But,
>it does not seem to me either unbelievable or pathetic for a person with a
>different (and at least somewhat plausible) moral analysis of the world, to
>choose to conduct his economic affairs in a manner that is consistent with
>them.
>
>Well, there it is.  I am interested to hear what others think.
>
>best,
>
>Ethan Bueno de Mesquita
>Ph.D. Candidate
>Department of Government
>Harvard University
>mesquita (at) fas(dot)harvard(dot)edu
>
>
>
>>Elad's report is almost unbelievable, though pathetic is more like it.  I
>>sent the following to Chuck Sher Music:
>>
>>> Dear Mr. Sher -
>>>
>>> Your refusal to sell your music books to citizens of Israel has now been
>>> noted on a number of music related bulletin boards.
>>>
>>> Since I do not wish to start a war of words between us, let me say
simply
>>> that music is supposed to bring understanding between people, not drive
>them
>>> apart, which is what your "policy" appears to be doing. There are many
>other
>>> ways for you to express your political opinions without demeaning the
>>> sacredness of the art-form which is the very essence of your business.
>>>
>>> Read the loving tribute of Edward Said (a Palestinian) about Daniel
>>> Barenboim (an Israeli) in the Arts section of The Sunday New York Times,
>>> February 27, 2000.  Then think about whether your position makes any
sense
>>> or accomplishes anything except to reflect badly on your own sense of
>>> judgement, which I believe is in the wrong in this matter.
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>> Jeffrey Klepper
>>
>>Jeff
>>
>
>
>
>

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