Return Each Year to Test the Ancient Waters

Music: Kabbalah Melody. Sequenced at Laura's Midi Heaven.

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Return each year to test the ancient waters, Opening the unaccustomed heart. So may you retain a Jewish soul, Having given it its yearly outing. Here your parents meet your sons and daughters, A junction wrought by well-established art, Severing the spirit from the role, Holding in its golden words your routing. All you're left with is what really matters, Needing, to be whole, to be a part, At least this once a year a Jew of old, Holy in this place despite your doubting.