tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post6085143924031279704..comments2024-03-20T06:29:27.167-04:00Comments on The Rabbi with a Blog (Rabbi Jason Miller): The Marley MinyanRabbi Jason Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07805550465729805847noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-18650463641009159082007-12-13T20:15:00.000-05:002007-12-13T20:15:00.000-05:00Rabbi Jason,Having been previously a member of B'n...Rabbi Jason,<BR/>Having been previously a member of B'nai Jeshurun prior to my move into New Jersey, I can tell you that the level of kavanah is raised when music is involved. It isn't just the words of the tefilot or the voice of the hazzan, but something in the music brings you to a level that is unexplainable. <BR/>As someone who went to BJ after a hard day at work and had difficulty concentrating on the words of the tefilah, the music would bring my concentration back.<BR/>I wasn't aware that the Cons. movement allowed in any way the use of instruments. Very interesting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com