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The Existential Sadness in Jewish Music: An Interview with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks discusses the melancholy in Jewish music, which he believes stems from the centuries of suffering that Jews have experienced. He believes that this sadness is an integral part of the Jewish signature and contributes to his ability to communicate with those who are unhappy.

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