[HANASHIR:4640] Re: Rabbi Eric Yoffie's Sermon at the Biennial

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Let us not forget that in some congregations there are those who think that 
certain musical choices during the service are irrelevant, disruptive, and/or 
unnecessary.  We may have to skillfully, carefully, and slowly CREATE some of 
that room.


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> Date: Tuesday, 21-Dec-99 11:19 AM
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> Ok, I can't be the only person who feels this way, so I'll be brave and 
speak
> out, hoping I open up communication and don't offend anyone.
> 
> We all live in different cities and go to different congregations.  There is
> room for lots of songs, lots of artists, lots of songwriters, lots of
> CONGREGANTS to share their musical inspiration.  It is my sincere belief 
that
> there is room for ALL our voices, the old and the young, the famous and
> unknowns, to reach (and teach) G-d with our music.  Perhaps time for Jewish
> services to have "musical offerings" during services?  
> 
> I will mention Rabbi Ken Kanter, because he has been extremely supportive 
of my
> music in a town where music is our middle name (um, maybe even first 
name!)and
> there are many talents, especially in the secular music arena. 
> 
> This is the key:  support from the leadership.  We must have their support. 
> Things Jewish usually move from the top.   We also must support each other. 
> Craig's inclusion of various artists on a compilation album is one way. 
> Collaboration, co-writing songs, helping out our fellow artists and 
songwriters
> with their projects is another way we can help each other.  Because there IS
> room for all the voices.
> 
> -Karen D. 
> 
> 
> 
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