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St. Louis Jewish Light
A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light
A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Singing against the darkness

BY RABBI JIM BENNETT • Published February 6, 2006

"Whenever I feel afraid, I hold my head erect, and whistle a happy tune, so no one will suspect I'm afraid." These Oscar Hammerstein lyrics from The King and I remind us of the power of a simple song. In those moments of fear, doubt, elation and ecstasy...

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