Re: Traditional Sh'ma

[Judah Cohen <jcohen...>]

That's a fun one.  Today, it's attributed to Solomon Sulzer.  In the 1893
Union Hymnal (which attributes much to Sulzer), it's listed as
"Traditional."  So it's more than a hundred years old, and seems to have
dubious attribution.  But that's about as far back as I can go.  Anyone
else?

Judah.

On Wed, 29 Nov 2000, Katherine Breslow wrote:

> Does anyone know where the traditional tune for the Sh'ma originated or who
> composed it?
> 
> A library patron has asked, and besides telling him what an extensive search
> he will have and where he might start, I could not give him an answer.
> 
> Thanks for your wisdom!  I am sure this will spark interesting discussion,
> as do most topics on this list!
> 
> Thank you,
> Katherine
> 
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