MIDWAY FORUM

8:15pm - 10:00pm
January 15

An eclectic series of programs focused on topics of interest to our Jewish community.  The format may change with each program (i.e. panel discussion, audience participation, guest presentations, mock trials etc.)

  Thursday January 15, 2009 at 8:15PM

Midway Forum presents

Music in the Synagogue

with Cantor Danielle Bensimhon

The use of music and melody has a long history and tradition.  Cantor Bensimhon will discuss the history of traditional melodies and follow with some of our newer styles.  We will discuss the values and tensions between newer and older melodies.  Cantors have different preferences, and, as they introduce different styles to the congregations they serve, congregants may have different reactions.  There is new versus tradition.  What styles encourage participation?

This session promises to be informative and spirited.  The discussion may help crystallize the future trends in Jewish liturgical music at Midway and beyond.

COME, HEAR AND BE HEARD

COFFEE, TEA AND CAKE WILL BE SERVED