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Feature Photos: Chai Center Hosts Jewish Drumming Circle
The event, led by Ann Arbor's Lori Fithian, was held Dec. 10 at The Community House.
The Birmingham-Bloomfield Chai Center hosted a Jewish Drumming Circle Saturday night, led by Ann Arbor drumming student Lori Fithian of Drummunity.
Fifty-five community members attended the event held at .
"In a circle, everyone is equidistant from the center, a perfect symbol of harmony and equality," said Rabbi Boruch Cohen of the Chai Center. "Drumming with Lori reinforces that togetherness. Everyone contributes their own beat, and together the group creates an overall shared rhythm. It shows that with a little soul, humanity can indeed create beautiful music together. This brotherhood and sisterhood is the true aim of authentic spirituality. And besides, it's really fun."
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This report was provided by Rabbi Boruch Cohen of the Birmingham Bloomfield Chai Center.