[HANASHIR:9956] Re: nthems

[QuelliPG <QuelliPG...>]

could someone please explain this "anthem" concept to me?  forgive my 
ignorance, but I have been affliated with Conservative synagogues my entire 
life and we don't do an "anthem".  Is this something that Reform temples do 
at every service?  what is it? when is it done???  why is it done?  what is 
the origin of the custom?  People have discussed it on this list as though it 
is an integral part of the service, like the sh'ma or the amidah.  I'm very 
curious because this is such a foreign concept to me.   

thanks in advance for educating me...
Raquel Gershon

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