This week we’re crankin away on vocals and back up vocals for the new album. My favorite part of the whole recording process is backup vocals - sort of the icing on the cake - the part where me and Denny are just having fun, no pressure, super creative, and silly. I’m totally excited for next weekend - getting back to Tampa and some much needed warm weather after a freezing April spring here in St. Louis. I’m really looking forward to singing with Cantor Jen Duretz who I’ve had so many awesome experiences with at Camp Coleman and Ramah Day Camp. I’ll also see some old friends there which is always cool.

Saturday night at Central Reform Congregation in St. Louis was incredible - as it has been for the last 5 years running. In this ‘dismantling racism’ seder with Jews of color we tell the story of African American oppression in America and eat the ritual foods of African American slavery instead of the ritual foods in the Jewish seder. We sing Negro rituals and traditional Jewish melodies and explore the commonality of Jewish and African American history of oppression, strength, and hope. Also, Cornerstone Baptist Church choir, one of my favorites, was there singing too - great to see old friends! The whole evening ended with a beautiful Havdalah. I started the day going to the zoo with my 2 boys, Kobi and Tal, and my father which was a treasure. This couldn’t have been a better way to end the day and reignite my hope for both my family and the future of the world…. slightly heavy thoughts, but this is actually how the day felt to me!

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