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Tag: Keva
Why I Change the Melodies: Exploring Keva and Kavanah
By occasionally changing melodies, we draw from both Keva and Kavanah and invite ourselves into a deeper connection with our prayers.
Nichole Chorny, Cantorial Intern and Education & Youth Director at Congregation Anshei Israel
January 22, 2024
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The Interplay of Routine and Intention: Keva and Kavanah
Our prayers are almost always a mixture of both keva (oft-recited text) and kavanah (deeper layers of meaning).
Rabbi Dr. Karen Reiss Medwed
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The Observant Life (Book)
May 16, 2023
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