It was such a shame that I could not attend this year’s North American Jewish Choral Festival. I hear it went amazingly well, as always.
This year was particularly special as the wonderful and talented Ottawa choir, Musica Ebraica, made an appearance at the festival and sang a Sim Shalom of mine. The choir got to […]
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(Ch 27: 1) “Then drew near the daughters of Zelophehad… from the families of Menasseh, the son of Joseph. The names of his daughters were: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.” They make their case to Moses. Their father had no sons and they think they should gain his inheritance. Remember, the rule at the time was that the inheritance should go to the eldest son.
So what does Moses decide?
Nothing. He goes to God to find the answer. And God tells Moses (v. 7), “The daughters of Zelophehad are right.” Women are right? The highest spiritual authority in the universe, the Creator, God, sides with women? Even in this day and age, there are societies that would not accord such open-mindedness to women. The decision may not be as open-minded as we are in N. America today. Nevertheless, it’s highly progressive for its time.
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On July 1, the students at United Christian College (Kowloon East), performed a 30-minute version of my musical, MOSES. I can’t wait to see or hear clips. It was performed by choir and orchestra under the able direction of Mr. Edmund Kwan.
It’s always special to know that someone out there is performing your music. Someone […]
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