Re: Looking for a better Aleinu chant

[Michael R. Leavitt <mleavitt...>]

>Ever notice that the tune most commonly used in American reform and
>conservative synagogues for "Shehu noteh shamayim" is very similar to "the
>itsy
>bitsy spider" followed by "the farmer in the dell"?  It would be one thing if
>the syllables actually lined up right, but they don't.  I can't take this
>prayer seriously singing that stupid tune, and I have been desperately
>searching for another one at the music library and the Hillel of my
>university,
>but to no avail.
>

I hadn't noticed it before, but now that you mentioned it, I'll notice it
from now on.  Arrrgggh.  If you find a better melody, you now have an
ethical obligation to share it with everyone who will forever make that
association;-)

Mike Leavitt <mleavitt (at) his(dot)com>
Reston, VA