[HANASHIR:2523] Re: Following the Torah

[Daniel or Ruth Green <Hazzan...>]

On Sat, 20 Mar 1999 17:08:53 EST, CANTORMUM (at) aol(dot)com wrote:

>One of my hardest moments is at Yom Tov when I carry a Torah and sing.  I find
that the extra weight added to the singing and the long slow walk as everyone
kisses the Torah is quite exhausting....  Anyone else out there have this 
problem? I 
really don't want to give up this honor as I love the interaction with the 
congregation 
and carrying the Torah to the people.  


Hello,

I am new to Hanashir, but had to deal with the same problem as Mandi a few 
years 
ago.  As my arthritis grew worse with age, my doctor actually told me to give 
up 
carrying the Torah around.  So I rarely carry the Torah anymore--even on 
ordinary 
Shabbatot.  It turned out very well in the long run, as I am now able to sing 
without 
getting out of breath.  It also creates an opportunity to honor two more 
congregants, 
who now carry the Torah instead.  But I usually lead the procession, so that 
they 
don't go too fast or slow around the synagogue.

P.S.--It would be a courtesy if everyone would sign a last name.  I would love 
to 
know, for example, just who is Brian?

Shavua Tov,

Cantor Daniel Green
Congregation B'nai Israel
Toms River, New Jersey


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