Find Your Corner of the Sky
Song of the Week
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In childhood, imagination can shimmer more intensely than reality. Whether conjuring an imaginary character, story, or place, children find refuge with their gaze turned skyward. At any age, however, even when it seems that we don’t belong, we can all find our “corner of the sky.” Wishing you a Shabbat shalom
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Featuring Lincoln Cohen & Cantors Azi Schwartz & Mira Davis
Music & Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz
Arrangement: Oran Eldor, commissioned by PAS Music Center
Music Director: David Enlow
Video Editor: Terrell Simms
Audio: Oscar Acevedo
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