[HANASHIR:7927] Re: baby naming dilemma

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Lori,
What a dilemma you have on your hands!!!  Wow, what to do??... I am assuming 
that the baby naming will either be done at a Friday night or Saturday 
morning Shabbat service????  First, I would consult with the Rabbi.  He/She 
may have a strong objection to the song being sung at a Shabbat service, and 
you certainly would not want to surprise him/her with it at the service.  If 
the Rabbi has no opinion either way, then you as the music professional need 
to make the decision.  If you feel that it is inappropriate for worship 
purposes, then you need to tell them that and suggest more appropriate Jewish 
songs for the occasion.  If they are having a get together at their house 
afterwards in honor of the occasion, then maybe you could offer to sing it 
there.  Above all, I think that honesty is the best policy.  Good luck.

B'shirah,
Donna Gordon

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