The last three verses of parshat Behar[1] present two profound and exciting ideas: how to serve God, and that such service is the only path to, and expression of, freedom. At the end of this d’var torah,[2] I’ll share a midrashic translation of those three verses that speaks to that interpretation. But first, some background. […]
Bringing God into the world, making the whole world holy (Behar) Read More »
Composition and audio © Alexander Massey 23 January 2014 In English: In Hebrew: Download the free sheet music (solo voice, English & Hebrew) Collections & Events Written and first performed for the Council of Christians and Jews gathering with the Oxford Unitarians service at Harris Manchester College, Yom HaShoah 5774 / Holocaust Memorial Day 2014.
Essa Einai – I Lift My Eyes to the Mountains – Psalm 121 Read More »
Composition, lyrics and audio © Alexander Massey, 14 June 2012 Download the free sheet music (solo with 3 vocal accompaniments & piano) Event Holy Mountain was performed as part of the Council of Christians and Jews gathering with the Oxford Unitarians service at Harris Manchester College, Yom HaShoah 5774 / Holocaust Memorial Day 2014. It was
Holy Mountain – Psalm 87 Read More »