[HANASHIR:5642] Re: Shabbat service songs

[Lesgoldsmith <Lesgoldsmith...>]

In the Reform prayer book (perhaps others too), prior to the Shabbat service 
proper, their are a number of "introductory' readings taken from the Psalms. 
These contain the words of some great opening songs. For example, Mizmor Shir 
(Psalm 92), Shiru L'adonai (Psalm 96, I use Julie Silver's or C.Taubman's), 
and Or Zarua (Psalm 97, Kleppers version).  Tzadik Katamar, which was song so 
beautifully at Hava Nashira last year is also from Psalm 92. (I'm sure there 
are others too) I have used all of these successfully when leading Shabbat 
Shira services at our Temple.  I like this approach because one can use these 
wonderful songs, taken right from the liturgy, thus tying singing into the 
service itself.  Recently I have used Noah Budin's "As We Gather in Your 
Presence" as an opening song; it was enthusiastically received. 

Les Goldsmith
lesgoldsmith (at) aol(dot)com

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