Steve Klaper:  Maggid. Songwriter. Storyteller. Teacher.storysongs.html

LINKS / RESOURCES / ADVENTURE

What is a MAGGID, anyway?maggid.html
TROUBADOURtroubadour.html
STORY-SONGSstorysongs.html
PROGRAMSprograms.html
CONTACT UScontact.html
PRODUCTSproducts.html
TEACHINGS! teachings.html
MELODIES! melodies.html

Brother Al Mascia, ofm, is a Franciscan Friar
of the St. John the Baptist Province.

The Franciscan heritage is a veritable treasure trove of poetic, imaginative and lyrical ways of preaching and living the Gospel. As Brother Al travels from place to place singing old melodies as well as his own story-songs, he has the joy of ministering as did his Franciscan ancestors of old when they went about as ioculatores Domini, or minstrels of God! In this way, he stays wonderfully connected to an ancient spiritual narrative.

STORIES!tales.html
ADVENTURE! 
Links / Resources
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An amazing, constantly changing map of the Middle East, illustrating how various "empires" have risen and fallen in the past 3000 years -- all in just 90 seconds.map.html

CHAD GADYA

as sung by the incomparable chazzan, Moishe Oysher

BRAIN TWISTERSbrainwork.html
This incredible video shows the winner of “ Ukraine’s Got Talent”,   Kseniya Simonova,  24, drawing a series of pictures on an illuminated sand table showing how ordinary people were affected by the German invasion during World War II.http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=vOhf3OvRXKg

Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi

SINCE THE EARLY 1960s, Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi has been experimenting with creating and modeling a renewed Judaism, one that is both rooted in sacred tradition, and yet, living and enriching for us today, attuned to our consciousness and honoring of our own contributions. In so doing, Reb Zalman has profoundly changed the face of Jewish life and practice around the world, though many who have benefited from that change still do not know whom they have to thank.

Articles by R. Zalmanhttp://www.havurahshirhadash.org/rebzalman.html
Legacy Projecthttp://www.rzlp.org
Yesod Foundationhttp://www.yesodfoundation.org
THE MAGGID OF BROOKLYN HEIGHTS
YITZHAK BUXBAUM is an inspired and inspiring teacher and storyteller, one of those reviving the honorable calling of the Maggid (preacher), who in times past travelled from community to community to awaken Jews to the beauty of their tradition.
His approach is not denominational or sectarian and is for Jews of all backgrounds. His programs are appropriate for different age-groups: teens, college-age, adults and seniors. Author of numerous publications, Yitzhak has lectured and told stories at synagogues, JCC’s, Y’s, Hillels, and retreats, producing enthusiastic responses.
What comes from the heart, enters the heart.http://www.jewishspirit.com/
UNCLE IRA:
Pirate Balladeer of Rockin’ Soul
The Levins first CD was 36 (based on the legend of the thirty-six Lamed Vavniks: the silent saints who keep the world in balance with their selfless benevolence) and the new one is My Friend Hafiz, inspired by the Sufi poetry of the 14th Century master, as translated by Daniel Ladinskyhttp://thelevinsmusic.com/group.php

in his book The Gift. The musicians have created a unique form of music somewhere between “World Folk” and “Harmonious Pop.”

The driving force is song leader, storyteller, multi instrumentalist, vocalist, lyricist, composer, recording artist, and educator Ira Scott Levin, who is dedicated to making the world a happier place.

Listen up -- Uncle Eye will make you a happier person… you’ll shine like a diamond in the old king’s throne!

THE MELODY OF A BLACK HOLE
(B flat, 57 octaves 
below middle-C)blackhole.html
Playing Hatikva on a shofar
 (no mouthpiece)http://tinyurl.com/yzg7kvj
SIFU ROBERT BROWN: 
Master of the moment
Zen Martial Arts is a philosophy and practice which uses the path of martial arts to strengthen the mind, body, and spirit. While Sifu Brown teaches thoroughly practical and efficient self defense techniques, the main objective is personal and spiritual growth, utilizing meditation and martial arts to help strengthen mind, body and spirit for the battle within.http://zenmartialarts.com/index.php
PEACE PILGRIM
www.peacepilgrim.org
From 1953 to 1981 a silver haired woman calling herself only "Peace Pilgrim" walked more than 25,000 miles on a personal pilgrimage for peace. She vowed to "remain a wanderer until mankind has learned the way of peace, walking until given shelter and fasting until given food."
In the course of her 28 year pilgrimage she touched the hearts, minds, and lives of thousands of individuals all across North America. Her message was both simple and profound. It continues to inspire people all over the world.http://www.peacepilgrim.org
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AZAMRA MUSIC!
Jewish Music that rocks the room &
lifts the spiritazamramusic.html