I, not exactly an extreme rightwinger, cringed at seeing the clip on YouTube (you can see it on the Home page). I did not notice any yarmulkas on the heads of the black singers nor did I hear any jewish tones….This particular event is a minor one when it comes to criticize Avi Weiss but it is telling to me that he seems to attach more importance at celebrating an American icon- as laudable as it may be- than to advance true Jewish tradition. It pains me to say that, but I think Chovevei Torah and possibly the Hebrew Institute will turn conservative sooner rather than later. The RCA may have to chnage its tune soon…
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