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Re: Budowitz, Klezmania, and Purim

Ari:

Perhaps the definition of Jewish music should include that which, written by
Jewish composers, containing Jewish content, touches the hearts of those who
listen to it.  Who are you to judge whether Debbie's music should be called
"authentic" or not.  

To some people (myself included) I "abhor" Klez in large doses!   As a Jewish
educator seeking to reach teens meaningfully, "klez" just doesn't make it,
but Debbie, Craig Taubman, Doug Cotler, Safam, Jeff Klepper, Sam Glazer, et
al, certainly do!!  Their music also seems to appeal to some "old folks" who
have found new meanings in their worship and listening pleasure because of
these sounds.  

I think there is room for us to respect all the music out there and keep
attitudes out of it!!

Alice Weinstein

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