Tzvi Haimov’s article on the shift of Israeli culture as seen from its shift in music is a very interesting observation. A shift in music is a truly deep reflection of the soul of a society. I had noticed that shift for the first time when Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt”l spoke about Ishay Ribo’s song about the start of the pandemic, “Keter Melucha” (The Spirituality of Song: Rabbi Sacks and Ishay Ribo, moderated by Sivan Rahav Meir). Rabbi Sacks points out somewhat humorously, but with a hint of truth, that the messages conveyed in music are absorbed better than in Drashot. Spiritual music is the fine tuning of the strings of the soul’s guitar. It harmonizes our mind when used correctly and allows our soul to breathe. The importance of spiritual music cannot be overemphasized. I very much agree with Tzvi’s points in this article; it was very well written. May we witness the songs of Levites being played in the Beit Hamikdash once more, Bimheira Biyameinu, Amen.
Dovidchai Abramchayev
Teaneck, NJ
Spiritual Music Harmonizes Our Mind
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