[HANASHIR:5973] Re: Tape Recording at Services

[Chazzzan <Chazzzan...>]

Noah, the objections raised about taping at services was NOT because it was 
being taped on Shabbat.  Audio- and videotaping and 
microphone/amplifier/keyboard use on Shabbat were not being questioned.

The original concern was voice by Debbie and other leaders that the the 
clicking on and off of tape recorders disturbs the beauty and flow of the 
services.  It would be impossible to recreate the same spontaneity and 
certainly group singing and prayer with some special non-service session.

Instead, I was suggesting that we all get tapes with 90 minutes on a side, so 
we can start them before services, and not interrupt the service by turning 
the tapes over.

Or -- let's all just bring CD-RW machines and avoid this whole problem.

However, I would NEVER have wanted to miss some of the incredible melodies I 
have learned and picked up from others at HN services over the years.  This 
music has enhanced the lives of so many others.  Heck, I even have a VERY 
Orthodox shul using Debbie's tunes for Havdalah!  If I cannot tape, I will 
wear a "wire"!

Brian Serle
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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