[HANASHIR:5933] Re: Funerals

[Andy Curry <acurry...>]

Why would you want to distance yourself from your emotions?  It's OK to
schrei at a funeral, even if you're the chazzan.

With respect,
Andy

At 01:58 PM 5/3/00 +0200, you wrote:
>I just returned from singing a very difficult funeral.  It was hard because
>it was small and most of the family members, including the small
>grandchildren, were sobbing.  While it has always been difficult for me,
>it's worse now that my mother has died, to hold back the tears when I see
>others grieving.
> 
>Has anyone found any good methods for distancing from your emotions when
>participating in a service?
> 
>Janet Pape
>janet(dot)pape (at) iea(dot)org <mailto:janet(dot)pape (at) iea(dot)org> 
>Cantorial Soloist,
>Kehilat Gesher, Paris

Andy Curry
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