What Are The Shabbat Vibes? with Tori Greene
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Shabbat, the weekly holiday that Jews practice to break from the everyday grind of life, can change drastically depending on who leads it. Factors that can impact your Shabbat experience can rely on the shull you attended, whose home you're in, the experience of the leader, the cultural background, etc. There are so many experiences that come with Shabbat; One has to ask - What is the right Shabbat vibe?
Host of Bad Jew, Chaz Volk, is joined by talented singer and Rabbi-In-Training Tori Greene to get break down the proper 'vibe' of Shabbat. Greene discusses and even sings the niguns and melodies that help us explore the traditions encompassing Kabbalat Shabbat. She delves into rituals and practices of Shabbat emphasizing what makes it so integral to Jewish tradition. Tune in to this playful and insightful episode that sheds light on the influence of music that welcomes the Sabbath.
00:00 Introduction to Tori Greene
05:44 Intention of Shabbat
08:06 Diversity of Jewish music
11:52 What is Kabbalat Shabbat
13:56 Participating in Jewish prayer
19:07 Meaning behind the structure of prayer
25:15 Shabbat observance
28:14 Various melodies and their intention
33:14 Keva vs. Kavanaugh
34:16 Expressing gratitude
About Tori Greene:
Tori Greene is a proud Latina-Jew. She’s an innovator, community builder, and collaborator. She is passionate about impacting the Jewish world by creating spaces for exploration and belonging, from leading twelve Birthright trips to heading the first-ever Moishe Pod to launching the Miami hub for OneTable. As a passionate educator for all things Israel and Jewish, she runs an Instagram page in hopes of being a strong voice for liberal Zionism. You can follow her at @DivreiTori
Tori understands that music has the power to bring people in. It connects us through our hearts and our souls and provides feelings of joy and belonging. Currently pursuing Rabbinical ordination with a dual master’s in Nonprofit Management at Hebrew Union College, she invites individuals to consider how the wisdom of our Jewish tradition helps us find meaning and purpose in our lives through a modern lens while weaving in music that calls to yearning Jewish souls.
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