Midweek Musical Moment: The words of Eitz Chayim (A Tree of Life) are recited/chanted throughout the year as the Torah is returned to the ark. This liturgy, the conclusion of the Torah ritual, also includes the words of Hashiveinu (Return Us) from the Book of Lamentations, words we sang throughout the month of Elul. This magnificent setting by Jack Gottlieb, the excellent gay American-Jewish composer, highlights the text through jazz-like musical motifs. In this season of rejoicing with the Tora

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Arnold Rosner, Donna Amato - Etz Chaim (Piano Music Of Arnold Rosner)