Piyyutim — the poems printed in the siddur and maḥzor — are dramatic works of passionate prayer and superb storytelling. Let’s understand them and bring them alive with performance.
Mission statement:
To make piyyutim come alive, from their slumber on the page, we must (a) format them as poetry, (b) explain them, and especially (c) perform them dramatically. For an essay on performance of piyyutim, see here.
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This week’s featured articles:
Zulat for the Fourth Sabbath after Pesah (Eastern Ashkenazic Rite)
Zulat for the Third Sabbath of Iyyar (Western Ashkenazic Rite)
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