[HANASHIR:2669] Re:Yom ha'atzmaut prep

[Rglauber <Rglauber...>]

I'm curious as to how the rest of you are approaching Yom Ha'atzmaut this 
year.   It's a real interesting problem, as it goes to the heart of the 
question, "How do we in the diaspora relate to Israel?"  My experience has 
been that it is a fairly difficult question for a number of communities to 
solve.  I have three gigs coming up around the state of Ohio, and I'm 
attempting to provide an experience that is relevant to the consciousness of 
the people here, yet connects us to Israel.

Obviously, the best situation is when the people of a particular community 
prepare something as a group, songs, dances, stories etc, and share them on 
Yom Ha'atzmaut.  This year however, I'm a free lancer and not connected to a 
particular shul, so I need to come in with a meaningful concept that I can 
deliver in a one shot deal.

It's a challenge, though one which I relish, as it forces me to be creative.  
As a result, I have a new tune in the works, and I'm continuing to search for 
new ideas.  If anyone on the list would like to share your views on the 
subject, I'd be grateful.  What songs are you working on for your 
celebrations? and do you have some new ideas for how to celebrate Israel at 
51?

Thanks....
Rich Glauber 


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