[HANASHIR:2884] Re: from UAHC camps to Ramah

[BEBWH <BEBWH...>]

Dear Joanna, I think you are in for a great experience. As someone who was 
also bred as a songleader in the Reform movement I realize how powerful the 
gift of song is. As you are aware there will be differences in traditions and 
customs in Ramah, Jewish customs as well as established camp traditions.Does 
Ramah allow playing of musical insturments on Shabbat? It makes me wonder 
about something  else. Are we too dependent on our insturments in our trade. 
I always like to throw an accapella song here and there for contrast but I 
wonder how dependent are we on our guitars and pianos etc... I'd be curious 
to know how many of us would be comfortable being asked to take on a friday 
night service in temple accapella or to lead songs in the dining hall at camp 
without a guitar? In my camp days I could not imagine Shabbat without a 
guitar. Other experiences since have changed my mind. As always I appreciate 
the thoughts of all of the subscribers to this wonderful list. 

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