[HANASHIR:5992] Re: Taping AND Edelweiss

[DurlKare <DurlKare...>]

<<And the discussion of Edelweiss and every other non-worship song we are
 asked to sing at bnai mitzvah services is of a similar shape.  The cantor
 has an opportunity to remind people that the point of becoming bar mitzvah
 is to demonstrate loyalty to (love for) God.  Save the Broadway tunes and
 the videotaping for the party!>>

I sang an original song for my daughter's bat mitzvah  (a song about bat 
mitzvah) in lieu of making a speech, which it is customary at this congregation 
for the mother to do at a certain point in the service.  I have seen other 
family members/friends do something similar.  I think  if done in the right 
spirit and in good taste and with good timing!...and if it does not overwhelm 
or replace any part of the service, such a personal touch is really welcome.

-Karen Daniel
  

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