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Beshalach- One good thing about music

1/9/2014

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"Music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand, with an equal opportunity, for everyone to sing, dance and clap their hands."
       - “ Sir Duke”, Stevie Wonder
 
In this week's parsha Moshe performed his most breathtaking miracle when he split the sea. After completing this feat Moshe has the nation’s attention.

What does Moshe do at this point? He does not make a speech or teach some Halacha (rules).  He sings a song with everyone.  

"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent."  - Victor Hugo 

Cantors and communal singing  can bring people together in ways Rabbis cannot. Moses knew this experience of singing and dancing together was just as  important as any Dvar Torah. 

When someone says a speech or writes an article it is possible to misunderstand it or disagree. When people come together and sing and dance, at a wedding or a Shabbos table this is the apex of harmony and unity.

"Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.", Ludwig Van Beethoven 

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Alan Fagen
1/9/2014 06:09:53 am

At my congregation, we sing a great deal. After all, Congregation Micah is located in Music City, USA. We sing a song written by our own music accompanist in residence that says when we sing, we pray twice! I believe that's true!

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Elana
1/9/2014 07:55:10 am

"Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart." - words of wisdom.....from a fortune cookie

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evan H
1/9/2014 06:56:35 pm

I agree wholeheartedly. Music contains a unique spiritual realm and can take the mind places where speach and even physical pleasure may not take you. and like anything else it can be used for good and for bad. many pink floyd songs can take you there.

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