[HANASHIR:10108] Re: Eifo Uri

[Andy Curry <acurry...>]

My parents are very involved in a humanistic congregation, and in that
movement.  I've heard the song from them.

I don't want to say anything negative, but... before using the song, if
you're NOT a humanistic Jew, read the lyrics carefully and consider whether
their message is in keeping with your congregation's theology/philosophy.

Ezri [uri] mey-im Hashem.

Andy

At 01:24 PM 10/15/97 -0500, you wrote: 
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The service ended with the singing of the song, Eifo Uri - Where is my 
light?  My friend thought that the words sounded inspirational, particularly 
since our congregation is named Temple Beth Ora - House of Light. 

The words,translated from Hebrew, are as follows: 

Where is my light? My light is in me. 
Where is my hope? My hope is in me. 
Where is my strength? My strength is in me. 
And in you. 

Does anyone know this song?  Who wrote it?  Where I can get the music? 
Thank you, 



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This song was written by Rabbi Sherwin Wine, who is the founder of the
Humanistic Jewish movement. The Birmingham Temple, where you heard about
it, is one of the first Humanistic Jewish congregations. I suggest you
contact the national organization: Society for Humanistic Judaism, 28611
West Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI  48334 (313) 478-7610, to
contact Sherwin Wine, or you can contact me personally and I'll see if I
can dig it up.

Robbi Sherwin
Austin, TX

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