Re: Adon Olam

[Rachelle and Howard Shubert <shubert...>]

>The reality is that if you expect them to admit any kind of "spiritual"
uplift
>in the sight or hearing of their peers you're fighting a losing battle.  


>We need to appeal to the kids in a way that is comfortable and
non-threatening
>to them.  I don't think that demonstrating davening is such a way.
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>
>Alice
>
Yes, I agree with you about this, Alice.
I was one of those kids.  But in spite of that the traditional melodies
stayed in my mind/heart waiting to be revived again years later -- in
different congregations miles away from home where the traditional melodies
were being sung.   Kids need both traditional and creative melodies, I think.

Rachelle

Rachelle
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Rachelle Mingail Shubert
Montreal
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