Monthly Archives: June 2014

Random Musing Before Shabbat–Chukkat 5774–What a Difference a Vowel Makes (Revised from 5767)

Seven years ago I wrote about this interesting bit of orthography in Chukat. I had an entirely different topic in mind to write about for this year, but upon reflection, decided I wanted to revisit and revise the musing I … Continue reading

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Random Musing Before Shabbat–Korach 5774–Still a Loose End

It’s a head-scratcher all right. Though it has troubled me for a long time, thirteen years ago is when I first mused about it. My being troubled is in good company. It troubled the rabbis, too. We are no closer … Continue reading

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Random Musing Before Shabbat–Sh’lakh L’kha 5774–Do You Spy What I Spy (Redux 5759)

Back in 1999, I was starting work at the summer day camp at the Nashville JCC, and wrote this musing. This Monday, I will begin a second summer doing music for the early childhood summer day camp for the JCCs … Continue reading

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Random Musing Before Shabbat–B’ha’a lot’kha 5774 – Zechariah’s Woo-Woo & Letting Go

Rolling through my mind right now is the tune “Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets” from the musical “Damn Yankees.” though I am substituting the lyrics “whatever G”d wants, G”d gets.” I am sure that one of the reasons this particular … Continue reading

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