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Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 15 Sep 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi,

Hope all is well.

Our two boys, who are in day camp, went on a three day over night last week.

So my wife and I “escaped” for a few days in Milwaukee.

Among the things we saw advertised?

An outdoor concert by the Milwaukee Philharmonic Orchestra.

And off we went.

But we were in for a surprise.

Because we didn’t read the small print.

They weren’t playing the standard classical music.

What were they paying?

The music of a Milwaukee rock band.

The Gufs! (Talk about being overqualified!)

We figured we would wait and see.

And it was fascinating.

While I wouldn’t say you could close your eyes and swear it was Beethoven?

And I’m certainly not “into” rock and roll?

It sounded quiet good when played by the Milwaukee Philharmonic Orchestra!

… And it got me thinking.

About the Torah!

How Torah is our Philharmonic Orchestra.

We all do some pretty boring and unexciting things.

Like getting up in the morning.  Eating.  Going to work.  Talking on the phone.

But our tradition gives us tools to elevate every part of our lives.

To put everything to music!

When we get up in the morning?

If we thank G-d we’re alive?  Really appreciate the gift of life?

And resolve to make the coming day meaningful?

… It’s a symphony.

When we eat?

And we make a bracha, a blessing?

Even appreciating the small things?

Like a bowl of (whole grain) cereal.  A piece of fruit.  A drink of water?

… It’s a symphony.

When we get to work?

And greet everyone with a smile. 

Especially when we don’t feel like it.

Or ask ourselves, “Would the Torah want me to do this?  Is it ethical?

Will someone’s feelings be hurt? 

… It’s symphony.

And when we get on the phone?

But don’t share that piece of juicy gossip?

Or we use the call to raise someone’s spirits?

… It’s a symphony.

And like our concert?

It doesn’t cost a penny to turn our lives into a symphony! 

… Before I go?

If you are from the over six hundred people who came to hear Esther Jungreis?

And you just started getting the Torah Minutes?

Please do me a favor and drop me a note.

I want to make sure that you were added to our list!

And any feedback would be welcome!

All the best,

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