Comments on: Cohen: Yussel’s Prayer http://www.bethamisr.org/library/2008/10/03/cohen-yussels-prayer/ @ Congregation Beth Ami Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:50:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Susanne Batzdorff http://www.bethamisr.org/library/2008/10/03/cohen-yussels-prayer/#comment-731 Susanne Batzdorff Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:07:37 +0000 http://www.bethamisr.org/library/?p=334#comment-731 I do not think that in this story we should look for guilt and punishment or merit and reward. It is rather a story to illustrate that the simple, unschooled boy's flute sounds count for as much or more than the most learned people's prayer, using the correct words and melodies; that a true, whole-hearted prayer without words directed to G'd is valued higher than words spoken automatically and without intention and dedication. Susanne. I do not think that in this story we should look for guilt and punishment or merit and reward. It is rather a story to illustrate that the simple, unschooled boy’s flute sounds count for as much or more than the most learned people’s prayer, using the correct words and melodies; that a true, whole-hearted prayer without words directed to G’d is valued higher than words spoken automatically and without intention and dedication.

Susanne.

]]> By: Heidi Estrin http://www.bethamisr.org/library/2008/10/03/cohen-yussels-prayer/#comment-722 Heidi Estrin Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:08:09 +0000 http://www.bethamisr.org/library/?p=334#comment-722 I just came across your website because I've got a Google Alert for Sydney Taylor Book Awards, and you mentioned the award in your post. I wanted to compliment you on the way you've smoothly incorporated this library blog into your temple's website. Nice job! I just came across your website because I’ve got a Google Alert for Sydney Taylor Book Awards, and you mentioned the award in your post. I wanted to compliment you on the way you’ve smoothly incorporated this library blog into your temple’s website. Nice job!

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