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Pearl Abraham's avatar

I too have been enjoying the many women's voices in prayer services now prevalent.

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Aviya Kushner's avatar

Impossible to imagine just a few short decades ago!

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Pearl Abraham's avatar

Yes. A favorite activity at family all-girls Shabbatons is singing all the versions we know (our father's, grandfathers, etc) of the Zemirot and it's a huge pleasure hearing each other sing. But I also grew up with a father who invited the girls to sing at the holiday tables, at Passover seders especially.

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Aviya Kushner's avatar

Amazing! Your father sounds unusual and special. Thank you for this comment!

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Rebekah Wolman's avatar

Thank you for this reflection and for compiling such a variety of versions. I too found Yifat Lerner's to be exquisite.

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Aviya Kushner's avatar

I was so deeply moved by Yifat Lerner's version -- "exquisite" is the perfect description!

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Josette Akresh-Gonzales's avatar

Beautiful meditation on a beautiful prayer. I listened to all the versions you included, and I agree Yifat Lerner’s version is absolutely gorgeous. Shana tova!

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Aviya Kushner's avatar

Thank you, Josette! I thought all the versions were interesting but I definitely liked Yifat Lerner's the best!!! Shana tova!!!

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