In This Moment: Sho-far Away; Barbie's "Gam Ani" Moment; New Year for Animals; Golda's About to Have a Moment

In This Moment Sho-far Away... Doesn't anybody play in one place anymore? Shabbat Shalom! Beginning on Friday, the first of Elul, we'll be sounding the shofar each day at minyan, to prepare for the new year. Thanks to Matt Miller for organizing the shofar brigade once again, and to all our expert shofarists (Ba'alay Tekiah). Remember our 2020 High Holidays, when Marc Schneider went "on location" to sound the ram's horn right next to a real live ram at the Nature Center, and then down at the beach, or in front of Stamford Hospital? It was one of the highlights of that very unusual year. Here is the link to that album of photos and video clips, It's entitled Shofar's Excellent Adventure. Play the videos all through Elul so you can hear the shofar every day, whether or not you can make it to minyan. Every day EXCEPT... Shabbat. In that album you'll also find the shofar-less, quiet nature clips that we used on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, which fell on Shabbat that year. Rather than try to change everything around us, which the shofar calls on us to do, on Shabbat we seek to live with the world as it is. As Abraham Joshua Heschel wrote: Why do I mention this now? Well. for two reasons. One, because during this, my final year as senior rabbi, I'm taking some trips down memory lane, and I'm as proud of our 2020 High Holiday services as any set of service we've done here - and the room was completely empty. Beth Styles, Cantor Katie and a whole host of tekkies, volunteers and musicians deserve our eternal gratitude for that spectacular Yom Tov (holiday). But also, because this year the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls, you guessed it, on Shabbat, so once again we will have to delay our shofar gratification. On the first day, we'll think about the shofar, and maybe even mimic it, but I recommend that you find a quiet spot, as we did in 2020, and enjoy the quiet. We can wait one more day. There's something kind of nice about stating to the world that, while Rosh Hashanah is really, really important, Shabbat, which comes around every week, is even more important. And even more important than Shabbat, the day, is the IDEA of Shabbat, which is not to subdue but to be in accord. Meanwhile, listen to Marc's piercing blasts. And to help us in our Elul prep, another of the greatest hits from years gone by: Mensch*Marks for the New Year. The Talmudic tractate Avot, 6:6 provides a roadmap as to how to live an ethical life. This passage includes 48 middot (measures) through which we can “acquire Torah.”  See the full list of middot here. For each day during the High Holiday period, running from the first of Elul through Yom Kippur and beyond, I highlighted one of these middot in order to assist each of us in the process of soul searching (“heshbon ha-nefesh”). Click here to see the full countdown, and explore a different ethical quality each day A Sobering Alert After a lovely service outdoors last week, it looks like we'll be heading back indoors this week because of the iffy forecast. I guess it was too good to be true. Meanwhile, JTA reports more sobering news: At least two synagogues in California were evacuated during Shabbat services over the weekend as online trolls targeted Jewish congregations for the fourth straight week with fake bomb and other security threats. Furthermore, at least 26 congregations in 12 states have received the threats, according to the Anti-Defamation League, which is raising alarm about the barrage. The organization believes the instigators are selecting their targets based on the availability of livestreamed services and other events, motivated by their desire to watch the congregations react to the threats in real time.  Vigilance is the order of the day. It so happens that we have been chosen to participate in the ADL's Kulanu program as part of their new cohort. You can read all about the program here. It's nice to be part of a select group, but I really wish we didn't have the need. Meanwhile, we will not allow ourselves to be intimidated or victimized. Happy New Year to Animals! Cobie, Cassidy and Casey Hammerman There are four New Years festivals recorded in the Mishnah. The best known are Tu B’Shevat, the New Year of Trees, and Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. But did you know that Judaism has a New Year for the Animals? It’s called Rosh Hashanah La’Behemot, and it falls on Elul 1. That means Rosh Hashanah La’Behemot is TODAY (Thursday)! Go and hug an animal! Back in temple times, this was the day used to calculate the age of a prospective fleecy, furry or feathery candidate for ritual sacrifice. Now we can use this day to think about the sacrifices our fleecy, furry and feathery friends have made for our benefit. See: As Maui Wildfires Burn, Dogs Assist in Search and Rescue Efforts We should use this day to consider the deep relationship between humans and animals of all kinds. The holiday can serve as a chance to remind people about the prohibition against unnecessary cruelty to animals. Rosh Hashanah La’Behemot is a perfect day to start conversations about animal welfare — and start taking action to improve the lives of animals around the world. The mitzvah of kindness to animals, which is featured in next week's Torah portion, is called Tzaar Baalay Hayyim - which literally means "the pain of living creatures." As Jewish vegetarianism guru Richard Schwartz wrote in a recent column, we have much work to do if we are to reduce the pain of our fellow creatures: It is significant that Judaism considers that for hiddur mitzvah (to enhance mitzvot) the shofar and other ritual objects should ideally come from animals that have been raised without cruelty and have died natural deaths. Transforming the holiday would also: show that Jews are applying Judaism’s eternal teachings to today’s critical issues. It would  improve Judaism’s image for people concerned about vegetarianism and veganism, animals, the environment, and related issues, by reinforcing a compassionate side of Judaism. It would also help inspire Jews who are currently alienated to some extent from Judaism and strengthen the commitment of Jews who are already involved in Jewish life, by reclaiming/transforming a holiday that they can more closely relate to and find relevant, meaningful,  and appealing. Renewing an ancient, almost completely forgotten Jewish holiday may seem audacious. But it is essential to help revitalize Judaism, improve the health of Jews, sharply reduce the current massive mistreatment of animals, and help move our precious but imperiled planet to a sustainable path. So as we wish one another a happy Elul, and in fact we now begin to wish one another a sweet new year too, we can also turn to our pets and say, "and a happy new year to you too, Bubela!' Barbie's "Gam Ani" Moment Can Stereotypical Barbie help stem a worldwide tide of anti feminism? "Gam Ani" means "Me Too" and the talk of Israel this week has been the saga of the teenage girls who were forced to sit in the back of the bus and cover up, for the sin of wearing jeans and a tank top. The Hebrew headline below says "Only Because We Are Women," referring to those teens and other women who have been victimized recently. There was a Holocaust survivor given the silent treatment, because the driver "doesn't talk to women," and the woman who was banned from entering a mall because she was wearing workout clothes; and Hila, who had to walk a half hour because the driver told her that "the bus is for men only." The article adds, "More and more women find themselves excluded from the public sphere because they happen to have been born the wrong gender." This story was featured on the front page of The New York Times, and after an awkward silence, Prime Minister Netanyahu finally responded, essentially saying, "Nothing to see here," claiming that discrimination never happens on Israeli bus lines. Which leaves us wondering, if discrimination against women is not allowed, why is this happening? Are these girls imagining that the driver made them sit in the back? Below the Hebrew front page, see an article in Tuesday's Ha'aretz delineating a plethora of oppressive legislative initiatives the government has lined up, once they can get the Supreme Court out of their way. It's not just about subjugating women, of course, but sidelining minorities of all stripes. I've not yet seen the Barbie movie, but the doll's Jewish roots and proud persona, plus the ecstatic reception the movie's received worldwide, puts her in a unique position (for a toy). Maybe she can help convince the Israeli government to treat women with dignity and equity and cease this slide toward dystopian theocracy. But nothing will change unless good people speak up. Recommended Reading and Watching  Today's Israeli Front Pages Yediot Achronot Ha'aretz (English) Jerusalem Post Yossi Klein Halevi's appearance at the closing plenum at the AJC Global Forum was an extraordinary moment, as he implored the assembled to do what American Jews have always been so reluctant to do - get off the fence and take sides in an internal Israeli matter. Watch his powerful presentation (video above) and note the rousing reaction he received. Given the message he gave, this would never have happened before this year. I've been reading an intense, fascinating book this summer on the interaction between Israel, American government leaders and American Jews. it's called We Are Not One: A History of America's Fight Over Israel, by Eric Alterman. I picked it up with some skepticism, assuming that there would be very little that I hadn't heard before. I was surprised to discover that not to be true. Alterman's exhaustive research has some shocking (and often disturbing) revelations. It's dense but very readable. Given what's happening right now over there (and here), it could not be more timely. Give for Maui relief: Jewish Groups Launch Relief Effort for Maui as Island’s Jews Are Among the Evacuated Machane Yehuda Market celebrates centennial at a crossroads (Israel 21c) And see video below: Discovering Machane Yehuda Market and the Melodies of Street Musicians Shine up your tea kettles because Golda Meir is about to have a moment. Between Deborah Lipstadt's new biography and a Netflix movie, Israel's complicated Iron Lady will undoubtedly emerge more lionized than chastised. See this Forward review of Lipstadt's book, "Beloved and loathed, decisive or stubborn, icon or enemy of feminism — does Golda Meir deserve any of her reputations?" After you read that, you may want to look back at this prior book about Golda that did not pull any punches: Will of Iron, Heart of Stone: Book Shines Light on Golda Meir’s Harder Side (Forward). The author recounts how her son, Menachem, off studying the cello in Yugoslavia, was having marital problems with his new wife. She was pregnant and insisted the couple return to Jerusalem to have the baby. Meir assumed her daughter-in-law was trying to sabotage her son’s promising music career, so she decided that, as punishment, she would ignore her first grandchild. The baby girl that was born that year, Meira Meyerson, had a mild case of Down syndrome. Meir refused to see her. The child, she demanded, should be institutionalized. “Golda was like a stone,” an old friend confessed. I knew about this story because that daughter-in-law was a distant cousin of mine, and she was very bitter about the treatment her daughter received. Still, I always admired Golda and of all the books I've read about her, the best by far was her own autobiography, My Life. I look forward to this upcoming re-exploration of her life. Meanwhile, another portrayal of a 20th century Jewish icon is facing headwinds. Jewish fans slam the trailer for Netflix’s Leonard Bernstein biopic ‘Maestro,’ which shows Bradley Cooper with an elongated nose. See also, Leonard Bernstein’s Children Defend Bradley Cooper’s Prosthetic Nose in ‘Maestro’ (NYT) Strangely, Bernstein played the role of Cyrano when he was a high school student at Boston Latin. I wonder how he got the famously schnozzy part, what Lenny would think about this brouhaha, and whether it's really worth it for the Jews to cause a Jet-Shark style rumble over this? On the other hand, Cooper is a good enough actor to have played the Elephant Man on Broadway without makeup (and evidently not a single complaint from the Anti Elephant Defamation League). maybe he could have done Lenny without having to go full-Durante on us.   2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions - See also: From interfaith vegans to inclusive heathens, religious Parliament offers it all. It's taking place in Chicago this week. Read about its Global Ethic, a landmark declaration of the Parliament of the World’s Religions stating the universal values and principles shared by the world’s religious, spiritual, and cultural traditions. It states: Humanity needs a vision of peoples living peacefully together, of ethnic and ethical groupings and of religions sharing responsibility for the care of Earth. A vision rests on hopes, goals, ideals, standards. But all over the world these have slipped from our hands. Yet we are convinced that, despite their frequent abuses and failures, it is the communities of faith who bear a responsibility to demonstrate that such hopes, ideals, and standards can be guarded, grounded, and lived. How to Prepare for Rosh Hashanah (MJL) 9 Jewish Things About Pomegranates (MJL) - Images of pomegranates are mainstays of Rosh Hashanah cards, Jewish jewelry and a range of Jewish ritual objects, and the fruit itself makes frequent appearances in Jewish cuisine. But what’s so Jewish about this ancient treat? Quite a lot! Cantor Philip Sherman, the ‘busiest mohel in New York,’ dies at 67 (JTA) Often called the "Mohel to the Stars," I worked with him a number of times and never hesitated to recommend him. Nechama Tec, Polish Holocaust Survivor and Scholar, Dies at 92 (NYT obit) - Many of us knew her from her days at UConn Stamford, as well as her book, Defiance. Israel’s Rule Has Created a New Judaism (Ha'aretz) Supremacy, oppression, force – never before has the Jewish people engaged in such an explosive fusion of sovereignty and rule. Messianic fervor, once under the radar, is now rearing its head is no precedent in Jewish history for the existence of a Jewish state that constitutes a regional power and rules another people. Never before has the Jewish people possessed a combination like this of sovereignty, power and control. A majority of Israelis think that Israel is currently in a state of emergency (israel Democracy Institute) 58% of Israelis believe the country is in a "state of emergency." Only a small minority of Israelis believe that IDF reservists, who fail to report for duty in protest of the judicial overhaul, should be dismissed. See also: Majority of Israelis Pessimistic About Future of Democracy, IDI Poll Shows (Ha'aretz) 58 percent of Israelis believe that 'Israel is on the verge of economic, social, and political collapse' because of Netanyahu's judicial overhaul. Temple Beth El 350 Roxbury Road Stamford, Connecticut 06902 203-322-6901 | www.tbe.org    A Conservative, Inclusive, Spiritual Community

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Different melodies for "Hinay Mah Tov" Psalm 133

 

Psalm 133 is a poem we all know, because of its musical variations and because of its profoundly hopeful message:  "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." "Heenay mah tov u'mah nayim, shevet achim gam yachad."

Here are a number of versions of this verse, spanning across time and around the Jewish world. And if that's not enough, here are some more, from the Zmirot database, and here are dozens of Christian versions of Psalm 133, and you'll find below a classical version, Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms and this one is from a children's choir from of all places, Fairfield County.

 

 

One of my favorites, from the Hasidic Song Fesitval. Hinay Mah Tov begins at about 37:10 in. Notice that back then, Hasidic music was sung by women and not all the men wore kippot. It was religious music that was embraced by all the people. 

             

Above: Hinei Ma Tov " (See how good and pleasant it is for brothers and sisters to dwell together) Psalm 133 Composed and sung by the Abayudaya Jewish Community of Uganda Recorded and Compiled by Jeffrey A. Summit from the Smithsonian Folkways Recording CD “Abayudaya: Music From the Jewish People of Uganda” Smithsonian Folkways Recordings 2003.

Entering the Psalm

By Andrew David, PhD 

https://hebrewcollege.edu/resource/psalm-133-community-in-times-of-division/#adavis

Psalm 133 is an exquisite gem of biblical poetry. Its two central images—fine oil running down Aaron’s beard and dew falling on Mount Hermon—are sensuous and even hyperbolic, when we consider that the dew running from Hermon to Zion must travel hundreds of kilometers. The sensuousness of the psalm is highlighted by the language it shares with the Song of Songs. In both poems we find hinnēh (“look!”), ṭôb (“good”), nā‘îm (“pleasant”), ṭal (“dew”), šemen (“oil”), and Hermon.

In addition to these striking images, the poetic quality of Psalm 133 is apparent in its tightly constructed word chains and phonetic echoes. The adjective ṭôb (“good”) describes both the cohabitation and the oil, and the verb yōrēd (“running down…comes down…falls upon”) occurs three times within vv 2-3a. Each instance of the latter occurs as a non-finite participle in the middle of a couplet, effectively creating within the poem the very flow they describe. The repetition also unifies the images of oil and dew. Other lexical and phonetic repetitions include the prepositions kĕ (“like”) on oil and dew and ‘al (“on”) on head, collar, and mountains. Finally, we note the –ôn ending of Aaron, Hermon, and Zion, which links the psalm’s three proper names.

As one of the songs of ascent (Ps 120-134), Psalm 133 was probably recited on the way to the Jerusalem Temple or upon arrival at it. Although the temple is not mentioned in the psalm, it is implied in the mention of Zion and the reference to Aaron, the founder of the Jerusalem priesthood whose consecration involved Moses pouring oil on his head (Lev 8:12). The genre of Psalm 133 reveals a correspondence between its imagery and its ancient singers. Like the dew that runs from the Israel’s northern limit to Zion, so also families stream from across the region to God’s house in Jerusalem.

While much of this psalm’s excellence lies in its aesthetic beauty, we should not overlook the ethical thrust that frames it. The first line emphasizes the importance of solidarity among brothers and sisters, even (or especially) in times of division. The references to Hermon in the north and Zion in the south are subtle reminders of Israel’s divided kingdoms and God’s desire for them to recognize their kinship and religious heritage. This solidarity and its accompanying abundance are none other than blessing proclaimed in the last line of the psalm. The blessing that awaits in Zion is anticipated in the kinship and bounty we enjoy along the way.

In This Moment: A September 12 Explainer

A rap video gone viral in Israel over the past few days, with English subtitles provided by Daniel Gordis, shows the depth of animosity and civil strive tearing apart Israelis across the political and socio-ethnic spectrum right now. It helps us to gain some understanding, and maybe some hope. In This Moment Shabbat Shalom! Yes, after many weeks of waiting, we will finally be able to hold Friday evening services outdoors this week - and the weather should be delightful. Join us at 7 PM. This isn't the first summer that we've had to wait a long time for decent weather on a Friday night - but terrible heat and violent storms have now become our "New Normal." Services will also be available online on Friday evening, but not on Shabbat morning, unfortunately, for this week only. So in anticipation of the big moment, let's take a look at some of our most memorable outdoor services through the years, from Jerusalem to Treetops to Safed to Tel Aviv to the Berkshires, to Cove island to Holiday Hills (Shabbaton - it wasn't outdoors - it was January - but it FELT camp-like) to right back here. There is nothing like an outdoor service. And given that we just survived what this week was officially proclaimed the hottest month ever, we should enjoy these gifts from nature while we can. So...What's in Store for Sept. 12? Sept 12, 2023, just three days before Rosh Hashanah, might prove to be as momentous in Israel as Sept. 11, 2001 was here. That's the day Israel's Supreme Court will take on its most consequential case ever, as it will rule on the legality of the first slice of the government's judicial coup, the Reasonableness Clause. Here are some backgrounders: The Reasonableness Issue Requires Serious, Informed, and Consensual Discussion (Israel Democracy Institute) An unreasonable law (JPPI) - Stripping the Supreme Court of its ability to apply the reasonableness standard in its judicial review of decisions made by Israel’s elected officials will allow politicians to wield their power in ways that will be hard to limit. September showdown: Israel’s branches of government to face off in three key cases (TOI) AJC Statement on Israeli Reasonableness Standard Law Explainer: Israel’s Harmful New Legislation (HIAS) The reason for reasonableness: A doctrine at the heart of the overhaul explained (TOI) September showdown: Israel’s branches of government to face off in three key cases (EXPLAINER - TOI) How Netanyahu Lies to and Manipulates the U.S. Media Israeli Business Heads Call on Netanyahu to Respect Court Ruling on Judicial Coup Law (Ha'aretz) - In a letter to Netanyahu, the Israel Business Forum, which claims to represent two hundred of Israel’s largest firms, declared that “imposing conditions or doubting the obligation to comply with the ruling of the High Court constitutes crossing a red line. Behind the Reasonableness Clause: The True Stories of Individuals Defended by Israel's Supreme Court (Ha'aretz) - The woman who couldn't sit on a religious council, the Arab who couldn't purchase a home, the asylum seeker who was jailed without trial, the same-sex couple that couldn't adopt. Previous court rulings show that minorities are the first to be harmed when the judiciary is weakened Netanyahu’s Assault on Democracy | How Free and Fair Will Israel’s Future Elections Be? (Dahlia Scheindlin, Ha'aretz) - Buried beneath the headlines about the Netanyahu government’s judicial assault are a slew of menacing bills proposed by its members. From banning parties and monopolizing the media to taking over Israel's election commission, they’re a sinister guide to how this government regards elections To give you a sense of what might happen after that ruling, Ha'aretz gamed it out - though it is hardly a game. You can see below just how serious the situation is, and how it will all come to a head just in time for the holidays. As you can see, no matter what happens, it will likely result in unprecedented protests and civil unrest. Click here for pdf chart of these scenarios I expect that many of you feel that I am pressing the panic button prematurely. Please know that I really hope that I am wrong and that the government backs down before the dreaded date arrives. I hope the Supreme Court has a solution that diffuses the situation and maybe even kicks the can down the road. But none of that is likely, especially given the PR campaign by PM Netanyahu on American media of the past few weeks, where he has made his intentions very clear, despite the constant lies and manipulations, which have been well documented by Israeli media (who have not been able to interview him). Click here to see, point by point, precisely how Netanyahu manipulates the U.S. media. We are in fact the target of his campaign, and therefore we have to make it our business to be fully informed. Why? Because unless some resistance emerges from within the ruling coalition itself (and there have been a few hints of that) resulting from increasing pressure from IDF reservists and mass protests, the only real player here who can pressure Netanyahu to back down is the US. That's why Israelis have been beseeching Joe Biden to save them. And that's why we need to stand firm - at the very least to call for consensus building negotiations - real ones, not the posturing that we've seen. At the very least, that's what mainstream US Jewish organizations have been doing. Despite the manipulations, two truths came forth in Bibi's recent interviews with American media: 1) He will not commit to accepting the Supreme Court's decision and 2) He's not done passing devastating, radical legislation, with the next goal being to co-opt and politicize the selection of judges. Right now, the selection panel for judges has political government and opposition representation but no one political group can control it. Netanyahu is speaking of a so-called compromise that could easily result in his party gaining control of the appointment process, either directly or through coalition machinations. Recent polls show Likud losing fully one third of its voters, and it's been getting worse for the ruling party since the Knesset vote. Netanyahu can't even spend a few days vacationing in the north without protesters shadowing his every step. It's hard to understand why he is continuing along this path. But clearly he is determined to do just that. So stay tuned for Sept. 12. Incidentally, I hear it might be televised. Jewish Literacy, Again... As I've been reviewing some of the key priorities of my time here at TBE, Jewish literacy has been right at the top. Just this past spring i completed a six-part Intro to Judaism class. Just click here for all the videos and supplementary materials, Way back in 1989, I contributed this Jewish literacy quiz to the Jewish Voice. You can see it below - click on it for a clearer pdf version. Just in case you couldn't get my sense of humor, the answer is NEVER "e." Some of my references are dated (does anyone remember Kitty Dukakis?) but the serious parts hold up quite well. Answers at the bottom. Let me know how you did! Answers: 1) d; 2) c (but some say a); 3) b (but they had to give up their "national" Jewish identity); 4) d; 5) d (his son Jeroboam built two golden calves, so it's in the family, but there is actually some speculation that Solomon built pyramids. One of his many wives was a daughter of an Egyptian pharaoh); 6) d: 7) c; 8) a; 9) d; 10) b; 11) a; 12) b: 13) d; 14) a; 15) b; 16) d; 17) c; 18) b; 19) d; 20) b; 21) c; 22) a; 23) d; 24) d; 25) c; 26) c; 27) b; 28) b; 29) d (When Lord Balfour pushed the Uganda idea, the young Weizmann replied, “Jerusalem was the capital of my country when London was a marsh”); 30) c. Recommended Reading Today's Israeli Front Pages Yediot Achronot Ha'aretz (English) Jerusalem Post ‘Put a shirt on,’ Tel Aviv bus driver tells female passenger wearing tank top. Related to that story - see above a vandalized poster of a female politician in a moderate (non-Haredi) neighborhood of Jerusalem, Beit HaKerem, this week. The abusive objectification of women is spreading, a preview of what's to come if the judiciary loses its ability to defend basic rights. Body and Soul (MJL) What Jewish Tradition Says About the Soul  36 Gorgeous Ketubahs (MJL) In Budapest, a ‘guerrilla-like’ group is mobilizing against the alleged takeover of a historic synagogue (JTA) And you'll never guess who they are. US pushes back on White House invite claim as PM seen trying to raise visit’s profile (TOI) - NSC spokesman says meeting with Biden will take place ‘somewhere in the US’ in the fall but details not yet finalized, after Netanyahu insists that invite was to Oval Office Canadian Jewish Federation Worker Fired After Urging Stronger Stand Against Netanyahu Gov't (Ha'aretz). See also Pressure, Ostracize, Defund: How U.S. Jews Can Help Save Israel's Democracy (Ha'aretz) - This debate on how best to help Israel transcends the Jewish community, though we are the ones most impacted. But it is a very real one right now. The Democratic leadership of Congress straddled that line in its AIPAC-sponsored visit to Israel this week. Conservative rabbis endorse use of electric cars on Shabbat, but divisions over driving remain (JTA) See also: Never mind electric cars. The Conservative movement has bigger problems (Forward). See also: Conservative Movement Issues Conflicting Opinions on Driving Electric Cars Five Myths About Teshuvah (Rabbinical Assembly) The last month of the year, the month of Elul, begins next Friday, Aug. 18. Time to begin preparations for the season of Teshuvah. The surprising Jewish history of Barbie (Unpacked) The Jewish story behind Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer,’ explained This week's portion of Re'eh. Summary and study materials And finally, a refreshing new midrash on "Dayenu," courtesy of that great Jewish sage Arnold (Red) Auerbach, in the new season of the HBO series ,"Winning Time." Somehow I don't think this is what Moses had in mind. Temple Beth El 350 Roxbury Road Stamford, Connecticut 06902 203-322-6901 | www.tbe.org    A Conservative, Inclusive, Spiritual Community