[HANASHIR:8411] Re: torn about Hava Nashira this year

[shirona <shirona...>]

Thanks Judy for putting it so beautifully - I too sent in my application, 
trusting that the energy, spirit and talent we all bring with us when we come 
together - is what makes the Hava Nashira experience so magical. I agree with 
Adrian that we need the spiritual aspect of our "craft" to be nourished, and 
very sad about the absence of Danny Maseng. I think we will have to create that 
kind of "space" on our own - if it's not on the official curriculum.  My guess 
is that it WILL happen, and I have a feeling that this HN will be fantastic!

Hope to see you all,

Shirona
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Judy Ginsburgh 
  To: hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org 
  Sent: Friday, March 02, 2001 7:44 AM
  Subject: [HANASHIR:8406] Re: torn about Hava Nashira this year


  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 :)

  Judy Caplan Ginsburgh, award winning singer/music specialist  (judy (at) 
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  Louisiana Professional Artist of the Year!
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