A Conversation with Michelle Green Willner, award-winning composer and educator
About this episode
Ari Averbach interviews Michelle Green-Wilner about her experiences with the Jewish Community Children's Choir and the influence of Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis.
In this episode of Moral Courage, host Ari Averbach speaks with Michelle Green-Wilner , an award-winning composer and educator, about her journey with the Jewish Community Children's Choir and the profound influence of Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis. They discuss the choir's mission to inspire Jewish children from diverse backgrounds, the emotional impact of performances, and the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Michelle shares personal stories of connection to music and spirituality, the significance of Kaddish, and the role of women in Jewish tradition. The conversation highlights the importance of community, the power of music, and future aspirations in continuing Rabbi Schulweis's legacy. For more information about Michelle's work, please visit her website-: https://www.michellegreenwillner.com/ and the Jewish Community Children's Choir can be found at: https://jewishchildrenschoir.com/
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