Here in Israel the work week is Sunday through Thursday, so I am now done for this week. As with the weeks before this one was packed and I had no time to myself.
I had a cantorial class last night at which we review everything we have done so far. It is truly amazing how many pieces of music I have been given in only 6 lessons! On top of the music itself, I am also getting both vocal and cantorial techniques to incorporate, so there is really quite a bit for me to do just for the hazzanut training.
We continue to be inundated with work from the Ulpan as well, and had a test today. (Actually we have both a quiz and a test every week!) There is a major test coming next week on everything we have done to date. Believe me when I say the sheer volume of information is overwhelming. Well, we’ll see how it goes.
I am a bit concerned with the Ulpan and the amount of time it takes to complete the assignments and study. As long as it does not interfere with the hazzanut training I am ok. If it does interfere, then I will have to do something about it. Not sure what yet, but I do have a number of options in that regard.
I expect to go to the Jerusalem Great Synagogue this Shabbat for services, and have included a picture of it for those who have not been here or seen it. I have attended services there before and feel quite at home. (The synagogue for the Conservative movement is just about across the street and I may try that one instead, since I have not been there yet. If I do I will post about that experience as well.)
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