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Tried a new shul today — Reform variety, smallish. Shorter service. Guitar accompaniment. Familiar tune to “Sh’ma Israel.” I quailed a bit when I first saw the girl with the guitar on the bimah. It’s those old memories of the catholic church in the late sixties and early seventies pathetically trying to be “relevant” by … Continue reading Shabbat, Shoftim 5764
Generally sunny and disgustingly cheerful, with quiet little insects making an enjoyable, and quite varied, cacophony right outside my window. So, I haven’t dragged myself off to the promised (to myself, anyway) new synagogue to try some different services. The place I usually go to is full of friendly people, including many converts, but still…. … Continue reading Weather on Shabbat
Off to Elat Chayyim for a week of study and Torah and lots of nature, up close and personal. Will be good to be in the woods for a week because I have much reading for my conversion to do. I’m reading History of the Jews and lots of stuff by Ken Wilber, all at … Continue reading Yet again…
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