[HANASHIR:10109] Re: Eifo Uri

[Ilana and Mark Axel <axelsinchicago...>]

One more beautiful song of light, for soloists or for
children's/youth choirs. I've even done it with adults
as an easy,simpler repertoire addition, I've used it
twice at Chanukah with success. 
It's called "One Little Candle", by Audrey Snyder, for
two part choir and piano accompaniment. Not a Jewish
source to be sure, but I've found it appropriate
nonetheless, the text begins as follows:
One little candle burning bright, 
one little gleam of radiant light,
shimmering softly in the night makes the darkness fade
away.
One little song that's freely song,
One little bit of good that's done,
brightens the world for everyone,
like a candle's golden ray.

Published by Studio 224, Miami Florida,New Directions
Choral series no. SV8748.

I also have some short, beautiful Israeli music for
Chanukkah that many of you might not be familiar with.
Contact me privately if you are interested.
Ilana Axel
Music Director, Shir Hadash Reconstructionist
Synagogue
Northbrook IL
--- Andy Curry <acurry (at) san-carlos(dot)rms(dot)slb(dot)com> wrote:
> 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: 
> >>>>
> 
> 
> 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, 
> 
> 
> 
> ----------
> 
> 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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