The Bible and Music

Wednesday in class we had a guest speaker. It was very interesting to hear his life story and how being a cantor has affected his life. I enjoyed his take and perception of music. He has such great dedication for his job. It is more a lifestyle and passion than just a job for him. It gave me a new look on how I view music from other religions. I enjoyed hearing all about the women cantors and how they are able to hold positions now. Their voices were so beautiful. It was very different from my religion where women cannot really hold positions of power. I enjoyed learning more about this position in Judaism since I really only know about the history and not actual positions that can be held. Overall, I would love to hear more about the music of Judaism and would love to have more guest speakers give their interpretation of their religion’s music.