January 9, 2024

Jan 9 “Hearts: Find Them in Everything - Elaine

 We  opened with the Word of the Day- ominous- https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day

Then theYiddish Word of the Day – Synagogue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soy7RnQRGq4

and finally the Hebrew Word of the Day – Taxi:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UayH1RXFwfQ&list=PL0vWFn-lQvXU2MCKEOc0Ut3RBmfJuNTR9&index=33

Elaine was inspired by something in one of Drew Barrymore's books and started noticing hearts in many places.  She walked us through heart-shaped art pieces, as well as heart shapes in architecture, nature and beyond.

We watched the Homeland Concert:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyI2GPDDLWc

and closed by watching another rendition of Avinu Shebashamayim- Rafii – Valley Beth Shalom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ki250OJ8vA

            We were impressed not only by the cantor's voice but also her tallit which had a musical theme.

            Here is a little more about the cantor:   Valley Beth Shalom: https://www.vbs.org/cantor-jacqueline-rafii

 

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