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Judith, just wanted to let you know that I used your blogpost AND the clip of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" in my Jewish Women in Modern America class today. 16 junior girls sat mesmerized. I introduced the lesson on two notes: the first is the "ayn navi b'iro" notion that prevents many, and women in particular, from advancement within an organization. The second theme was one of re-visioning an idea which, to uninspired eyes (or in this case, ears), seems deadeningly familiar, with little potential for a new interpretation. I described my own sense of surprise and wonder at hearing Rabbi/Cantor Buchdahl's gloss to the song which then I heard again, but for the first time. Thanks for the wonderful intro your words provided, giving context and connection for the voice that followed. It was one of those lessons--and songs, newly relevant, I think some will remember long after they've forgotten the rest.

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