From the Hazzan's Desk...

Here is a collection of essays, songs, videos, etc which I've created from various classes and newsletters.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Hazzan Rob Menes

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Date: 07/11/11	The Spirituality of the Days of Awe
	Judaism is about struggle, questioning, and making sense of our tradition. The Days of Awe is a time for engaging in the struggle...   More...
Date: 11/01/10	Maintaining the Community
	A community is required to hear the word of God...   More...
Date: 10/31/2010	Chanting the Megillah
	It is not easy to chant Megillat Esther, but it has its rewards...   More...
Date: 10/31/2010	Bamidbar
	What are we counting?   More...
Date: 10/31/2010	Shavuot and Revelation
	What was revealed was not all wonderful...   More...
Date: 10/31/2010	Fostering Diversity in the Congregation
	Enabling diversity makes us stronger...   More...
Date: 10/31/2010	The Gabbayim
	The honor and responsibility of being a gabbai...   More...
Date: 10/31/2010	Why do we use a special trope when chanting the Book of Lamentations?
	Why do we use a special trope when chanting Eikha?   More...
Date: 10/31/2010	Why do we use certain melodies for different parts of the service?
	What is the origin and value of nusach?   More...
Date: 10/31/2010	When Does a Melody Fit?
	Tradition need not be abandoned for catchy tunes...   More...
Date: 10/31/2010	The Loss of a Safe Place
	Tisha B'Av is not about the past...   More...
Date: 10/31/2010	In the Straits
	Finding our way out of the depths in the Three Weeks...   More...
Date: 10/31/2010	The Consequence of Prayer
	How does prayer make a difference and how does this impact the way in which one approaches Yom Kippur?   More...
Date: 10/31/2010	From Tisha B'Av to Rosh HaShanah
	What is your plan for rebuilding this year?   More...
Date: 10/31/2010	Pulling the Pieces Together
	AS you travel on vacation, make connections and join with the world as a whole...   More...
Date: 10/31/2010	Prayer, Music and the Hazzan
	Join with me in praying and singing...   More...
Date: 10/31/2010	Music Misinai
	What was heard at Sinai? Could it be that music came with the words...   More...
Date: 10/31/2010	Adir Hu and Pesach
	ADir Hu is related to Pesach through the idea of redemption...   More...
Date: 102209	Enjoy the Services
	Having fun in the services...   More...