A Soulful Journey

 “Myth” as the Greek Statesman Solon said,  is not something that never happened. It’s something that happens over and over and over again. - Krista Tippet

Judaism understands that there was an element of risk in [that it is] repetitious. Sometimes, by dint of repetition, religious rituals may become mechanical. Again, let me refer to a metaphor. What does it take to play glorious music? Great art can be appreciated only because the artist had the patience and the willingness to discipline himself.  Inspiration comes after constant practice. Paderewski is reputed to have remarked: "If I stop playing the piano one, day I feel the difference. If I stop practicing two days, the critics know the difference. If I stop practicing three days, my audience knows the difference." There is no substitute for repetition. Only by accepting constant self-discipline can we enjoy the glories of the symphony of Jewish life.

“Judaism understands that there is an element of risk in this type of program.   It is repetitious.   Sometimes, by dint of repetition, religious rituals may become mechanical.   Again, let me refer to a metaphor.   What does it take to play glorious music?   Great art can be appreciated only because the artist had the patience and the willingness to discipline himself.   Inspiration comes after constant practice.   Paderewski is reputed to have remarked: “ If I stop playing the piano one day, I feel the difference.   If I stop playing two days, the critics know the difference.   If I stop practicing three days, my audience knows the difference.”   There is no substitute for repetition.   Only by accepting constant self-discipline can we enjoy the glories of the symphony of Jewish life.”