A musical setting of Walt Whitman’s beautiful “WE Two Boys Together Clinging.” Enjoy.
Read moreHeart of the Generations (and a Song)
On Shabbat HaGadol we read a line from Malachi in which we envision the heart of parents turning to the children, and the hearts of children to their parents. How do we create meaningful inter-generationality in our own communities and lives? How do continuity and change dance together?
Read moreRock of Ages, Reconsidered
I had cause to do a deep dive into Ma’oz Tzur – our old Chanukah song, sung in English as “Rock of Ages.” So much more to it than I’d ever thought. I went from indifference to love. Come geek out with me.
Read moreAhuveykha Ahevukha – A Piyyut for Shabbat Pesach
A setting of the first stanza of Ahuveykha Ahevukha –– a medieval Ashkenazi piyyut by Shimon Hagadol of Mainz (960-1020).
Read moreA Chant for Peace
In an inability to find just the right prayer or song when our community gathered on Sunday morning, this chant came to me – just the word shalom, and music that I hope can help calm our aching, racing hearts and open us to a moment of breath (and tears).
Read more