{ "clip_details": { "clip": { "is_admin": 0, "is_owner": 0, "handle": "jewish-symphony", "title": "The Jewish Symphony", "author": "Matthew Kitzen-Abelson", "author_handle": "mattkitzenabelson", "author_initials": "MK", "covertext": "During Pesach, we commemorate the redemption of the Jewish people and their transformation from brutalized slaves to a f...", "user_image": "", "user_image_original": "", "body": "<p><span>During Pesach, we commemorate the redemption of the Jewish people and their transformation from brutalized slaves to a free people, emblazoned with the spirit of greatness and destined to exemplify gratitude.<span>  </span>Indelibly stamped in our collective memory, our meek beginnings have perpetually motivated us to compensate for the mar of slavery, uniting the Jewish people in a remarkable way that mirrors the collaborative essence of the symphony orchestra.<span>  </span>In the vast, undulating sea of the orchestra, 100 individuals must come together to create and express a vision that succeeds only if every musician embraces cooperation, sensitivity, and holds faith in the conductor’s ability to guide them through the music.<span>  </span>If any of these pieces comes undone, the orchestra is left in chaotic disarray, much like the Jews upon their deliverance from Egypt.<span>  </span>Weary from a life of drudgery, the Jews’ 40-year sojourn through the desert was necessary in order for them to cultivate their faith in both Moses and God.<span>  </span></span><span>As a model of spiritual perfection, Moses guided and inspired the Jews to expand their faith in God, so that spirituality would be coursing through their veins in time for their descent into Israel, fostering the courage necessary to unite them in defense against brutal warriors.<span>  </span>It is upon arriving in Israel that a clear vision takes shape for the Jewish people - freedom of expression and eternal life.<span>  </span>Today, though we are dispersed throughout the world and connect to our heritage in a myriad of ways, our continued faith in this vision has kept us simultaneously composing and performing our symphony through the ages.<span>  </span>One can imagine the flutter of flutes portraying the whimsical idealism of Tikkun Olam, or the steadfast pulse of the rhythm section, clinging with devotion to the enduring power of the Torah.<span>  </span>May we always remember our past as a means of empowering ourselves for everlasting greatness and achieving unity in our vision of Jewish life.<span> </span></span></p><p>Matt Kitzen-Abelson, from the Philadelphia area, is currently interning with ROI Community in preparation for the 2013 ROI Summit. </p><p><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p>", "cliptype": "text", "clipsource": "Original", "featured": 0, "featuredIn": null, "is_public": 1, "is_published": 1, "media": { "image": null, "audio": null, "video": null }, "thumbnail": null, "clip_section": [ { "haggadah_section": "Commentary / Readings", "slug": "commentary-readings" } ], "likes": 0, "downloads": 55, "tags": [], "themes": [], "language": "0", "is_bookmarked": "0", "is_liked": 0, "meta_tags": { "title": "The Jewish Symphony | Passover haggadah by Matthew Kitzen-Abelson", "description": "Our simple platform allows you to create a custom Passover Haggadah, with access to unique content contributed by our community. Find artwork, family", "keywords": "", "og:type": "article", "og:url": "https://www.haggadot.com/clip/jewish-symphony", "og:title": "The Jewish Symphony | Passover haggadah by Matthew Kitzen-Abelson", "og:description": "Our simple platform allows you to create a custom Passover Haggadah, with access to unique content contributed by our community. Find artwork, family", "og:image": "" } } }, "contributed_by": { "author": "Matthew Kitzen-Abelson", "handle": "mattkitzenabelson", "author_initials": "MK", "total_books": 0, "total_clips": 1, "total_followers": 0, "is_following": 0 }, "user_book": null, "clips_by_author": [], "clip_remake_history": 0, "meta_tags": { "title": "The Jewish Symphony | Passover haggadah by Matthew Kitzen-Abelson", "description": "Our simple platform allows you to create a custom Passover Haggadah, with access to unique content contributed by our community. Find artwork, family", "keywords": "", "og:type": "article", "og:url": "https://www.haggadot.com/clip/jewish-symphony", "og:title": "The Jewish Symphony | Passover haggadah by Matthew Kitzen-Abelson", "og:description": "Our simple platform allows you to create a custom Passover Haggadah, with access to unique content contributed by our community. Find artwork, family", "og:image": "" } }