[HANASHIR:9957] Re: nthems

[David & Susan Esterman <estermans...>]

Well, I can only speak for Australasia - most of our Progressive shuls here
sing something at the end of the service, which the whole congregation joins
in. Really I think it's like Ein Keloheinuj in the orthodox services, coming
almost at the end, and is intended to round off the service. Gates of prayer
(the progressive siddur) has a selection of things which are suitable for
this. But since most of our shuls don't have choirs, it's just really a song
to conclude the service.

Sue  in New Zealand

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Subject: [HANASHIR:9956] Re: nthems

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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