The Well Sometimes the well, it runs dry Sometimes the heart, just wants to cry Sometimes the spirit, feels like it might die Sometimes the well, it just runs dry Sometimes the well, it overflows Sometimes the
Mi Yimaleil, A New Chanukah Melody
I’m very proud of this version of Mi Yimaleil that I wrote and which will be released on an upcoming Davis Academy/Hello, Goodbye, & Peace album. Mi Yimaleil emphasizes the heroism of the Maccabees in their struggle against the Greeks
Today, if only we could hear
Of all the songs I’ve written I think this is one of the most beautiful and meaningful. It’s based on two passages from Psalm 95. The first, “v’anachnu am marito v’tzon yado,” means something like, “we, your people, are like
Another thing Daniel Silva said
At the same book talk that I referenced in a previous post, Daniel Silva also discussed the mechanics of his writing. It’s amazing to hear the ripple of disbelief from the audience when he says that he still writes
Abandoned or Taken Away
Last night I heard the great novelist, Daniel Silva, give a book talk at the MJCCA. He’s a very interesting writer and speaker and I enjoyed hearing him reflect not only on his new book, but on writing and the
Walk Before Me
Walk Before Me Walk before me, walk before me Walk before me, and everything’ll be alright Walk before me, free from blame Walk before, know my name Walk before me, walk in grace, Walk before me, set the pace Walk