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Johnny Clegg - Winter 2024

Issue Highlights:

Johnny Clegg – Richard D. Logan, PhD shares his passion for the music of Johnny Clegg and the message it expresses for the future of peace among the peoples of the earth.

Musics and Judaisms – Cantor Jonathan L. Friedmann, PhD identifies the multitudes of musical genres that express the multitude of Jewish expression. What is the song of our movement?

Rhythms and Resistance in South Africa – In this essay, Rabbi Denise Handlarski, PhD discusses the interrelationship between white and black, social justice and music and the role of Jews and Jewish ideas in the struggle to end apartheid.

Creating Spirituality for Humanistic Judaism through Music – Sandi Horwitz reflects on her role as longtime Music Leader of Oraynu Congregation and shares how their most powerful songs were written to bring  meaning to their congregational holiday and lifecycle celebrations.

Also:

Music and Humanistic Judaism – Dr. Adam Skrzynski reflects on the role of music in his life and the bond it created to his grandfather, thus Judaism, and ultimately, Humanistic Judaism.

Plus Community News and more!

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