@ReinceNiebuhr@moshepargod This is the point. Yes — maybe some people were singing. But was the whole tzibur? Or most of them. From the camera angle it looks like a performance. As a chazan, wouldn’t you want everyone joining with you?
After going to musical selichos for many years, and switching shuls, I went to a non-musical selichos (except for shema koleinu which had a tune) with everyone pouring out their hearts for forgiveness. And I could focus on the incredible words — not on any melody. The words and liturgy are incredible. Wish all Jews could experience this.
@Am_Yisroel_Chai This is a good question, but some of the main spirited responses to the question, especially during this month, but really at any time, aren’t so nice. What can we do to make this more of a universal practice in our homes?
Listening to an @nprpolitics story on Graham Platner when, after discussing the current allegations, discuss the past allegations against him — the reporter ofc did not mention his Nazi tattoo.
@jewishmemequeen This is a very good point. I do feel bad for those older guys without a tallis. This is a question for one’s Rav if in that situation and want to wear a tallis. I don’t think anyone would really care if a single person did.