Friday, April 17, 2015

The Pursuit of Harmony


The Pursuit of Harmony 
Sermon & Song at Congregation Micah
6 p.m., Friday, May 8



Can a Jewish American and Palestinian Muslim find a common bond through music?

Join celebrated Jewish American songwriter/producer Michael Hunter Ochs and noted Palestinian songwriter/commentator Alaa Alshaham for an intimate evening of song and conversation at Congregation Micah for Shabbat Service at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 8. You will be inspired as these two improbable friends retrace their steps through the security checkpoints between Israel and the West Bank, across the Middle East – eventually finding themselves performing together at the United Nations.

Michael and Alaa will sing Michael’s liturgical music – in English, Hebrew, and Arabic - as well as songs with spiritual overtones that they wrote together. Using video and musical accompaniment, Michael and Alaa will share some of their songs and what they learned traveling together throughout the Middle East to Israel and the West Bank. They will discuss how their friendship endured through the recent conflict in Gaza.

The personal stories, stunning photographs and exclusive video accompanying the music will sweep you into this incredible experience. Hear the story, hear the songs...and feel the hope. For more information, visit: www.thepursuitofharmony.com

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