A rabbi was reading an anti-Semitic newspaper.
His student was horrified. "Rebbe, why are you reading the articles of people that hate us?"
The rabbi answered, "When I read the Jewish papers, they talk about all the Jews leaving the faith, and how everyone attacks us and hates us. When I read the anti-Semite paper, they say we are the most powerful people in the world. They say we control all the governments, banks, and media. It makes me feel better!"

This is a satirical look at anti-Semitism. Some of the things that pass are so ridiculous that they are actually funny.

Blame it on the Jews

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All the music on this account is original, either words and music, or just music. If my songs speak to you, either making you laugh or cry or just think, then I've done my job.
You may not have come to this site to learn about my philosophy, but my songs will tell you that, with or without explanation. They contain many personal experiences, mine and those of others, from the craziest carefree fun, to beautiful love that has prevailed over much pain, to profound grief that has no comparison. It's all here. 

I also have here some of my Jewish music, mostly in the form of prayers which I have put to new settings. Many of these pieces are ones that we sing at Shabbat, Festival, or High Holiday services at my worship group, Ohel Avraham. The Hebrew songs come from traditional liturgy or the Bible.

Feel free to copy, repost, share with friends and family and sing them yourself. If you need lyrics or chords, just ask. To me, that is the highest compliment.

Tracy Eckstrand is a alt-folk-rock, singer-songwriter from Rochester, New York.  She released her newest EP, “Who Is Gonna Rescue You,” on September 8, 2023.

Blame it on the Jews

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