A little calm for Sunday morning --- this brief introduction, then performance of "Sanctuary" by Cantor Julia Cadrain at Manhattan's Central Synagogue, one of the largest Reform congregations in the United States.
The song itself has an interesting history. Based in the Torah (Exodus 25:8) it became the basis for Christian hymnody (the tune reportedly is Shaker-inspired), then was reclaimed. This was recorded during a 2015 Shabbat service at Central Synagogue:
O Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary
Pure and holy, tried and true
And in thanksgiving I’ll be a living
Sanctuary for You!
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