On Sunday evening, we watched Fiddler on the Roof. It is one of Ant's favourite films (she loves musicals). I was struck afresh by the tensions between the traditions which kept the Jewish community together and the legitimate aspirations of the younger generation for some say in their own future.
A powerful and thought-provoking film: and some great songs!
19 March – Feast of ST. JOSEPH! – Hope of the sick, Patron of the dying,
Terror of demons, Protector of Holy Church!
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Glorious St. Joseph. Hope of the sick, Patron of the dying, Terror of
demons, Protector of Holy Church, In Rome today you eat Bigne di San
Giuseppe. Back ...
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4 comments:
One of my favourite musicals :)
Yes, I like it too; but in terms of favourites, well that's a hard call. Perhaps Singin' in the Rain...
I referenced Tevye's casual way of praying at:
http://apps.divine-ripples.com/Blog/?e=15047&d=09/07/2008&s=Staying%20connected%20the%20whole%20day
I loved the movie. The polgroms were a shock though.
Rick
Yes, Tevye's relationship with God is one of the delights of the film!
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