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The Song of Songs, traditionally attributed to Solomon, is a richly evocative love poem. Is it a metaphor for G♥︎d's love for the people Israel? Some "translations" would suggest that as the only reading. Or is it about the love, and sensual attraction, that we feel for each other? Could it not be... both?

lyrics by Benjamin Newman

ttto: "Second-Hand Songs" by Jonathan Turner

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A song for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot (which celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai and also the full flower of Spring), retelling the Exodus narrative by way of a more Song-of-Songs-ish metaphor, and finally a very Reconstructionist twist.

lyrics and music by Benjamin Newman

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A love song for the Sun and an eccentric comet — this one won't be coming back.

lyrics and music by Benjamin Newman

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A love song, from a space station to her commander and crew, or from one heart to another — may we always be here to welcome each other home.

lyrics by Benjamin Newman

ttto: the theme from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine by Dennis McCarthy

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