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THE BIRTHDAY OF THE WORLD MUSIC AND TRADITIONS OF THE HIGH HOLY DAYS PART I: ROSH HASHANAH PART II: YOM KIPPUR Sung by The Western Wind Narrated by Leonard Nimoy In these classic performances, Leonard Nimoy and The Western Wind Vocal Ensemble join forces to explore the rich and profound musical and spiritual traditions of the Jewish High Holy Days. The Birthday of the World presents some of the most inspiring music in the Jewish liturgical tradition, performed by the acclaimed vocal ensemble The Western Wind. Mr. Nimoy's timeless narration focuses on the universal themes of redemption and divine forgiveness. "Sung by The Western Wind Vocal Ensemble with outstanding cantors, this is an ideal High Holy Days service with a splendid narration by Leonard Nimoy, the performance is outstanding for the beauty of its artistry."-Hadassah Magazine SCHEDULING SUGGESTIONS THE BIRTHDAY OF THE WORLD MUSIC AND TRADITIONS OF THE HIGH HOLY DAYS PART I: ROSH HASHANAH PART II: YOM KIPPUR Sung by The Western Wind Narrated by Leonard Nimoy In this classic performance, Leonard Nimoy and The Western Wind Vocal Ensemble join forces to explore the rich and profound musical and spiritual traditions of the Jewish High Holy Days. The Birthday of the World presents some of the most inspiring music in the Jewish liturgical tradition, performed by the acclaimed vocal ensemble The Western Wind. Mr. Nimoy's timeless narration focuses on the universal themes of redemption and divine forgiveness. "Sung by The Western Wind Vocal Ensemble with outstanding cantors, this is an ideal High Holy Days service with a splendid narration by Leonard Nimoy, the performance is outstanding for the beauty of its artistry."-Hadassah Magazine SCHEDULING SUGGESTIONS In 2008, Rosh Hashanah begins Monday night, September 29. and continues on September 30 and 31. Yom Kippur which begins with the "Kol Nidre" service, starts just before sundown on Thursday night, October 9 and ends just after sundown on October 10. It would be appropriate to play the Rosh Hashanah show (Birthday of the World, Part I) as early as 9/21 and up to 10/1 and to air the Yom Kippur show (Birthday of the World, Part II) from as early as 10/6 and through 10/10. It is also appropriate to play both programs as a two-hour special anytime between September 31 and October 10.