[HANASHIR:8406] Re: torn about Hava Nashira this year

[Judy Ginsburgh <judy...>]

I also thought long and hard about attending Hava Nashira this summer.  I 
certainly do work with families and children, but at this stage of my 
professional life, I am performing for families and children and teaching 
teachers more than directly teaching the children in the classroom.  I am 
saddened to see that Danny Maseng will not be there this year to learn from and 
be inspired by.  However, I personally go to Hava Nashira for two main reasons 
- 1) for myself - it is the one time a year, I can STOP doing for others and  
nourish my own spiritual being by being with a community who truly understands 
the power of music and 2) to see the wealth of new talent that is out there and 
be wowed by it; to encourage new songleaders, teachers, and ultimately 
performers who will continue to share our heritage through song.

Although the focus of Hava Nashira may seem on paper to have "changed", we all 
know that it is the people who make Hava Nashira what it is.  It is the power 
and the aura that is created by each soul in attendance -- a new recipe every 
year.  

So, I have sent in my registration, and I am looking forward to attending.  
This year, more than ever, I need the energy of this wonderful extended family 
in my life.  I am sure I will learn and grow, I also hope to be able to leave 
something of what I have to share with the group, and I want to see old friends 
(so, Rick and Rick, I hope you are there for selfish reasons).

Looking forward to seeing many of you soon.

Judy :)

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