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Recording Content:
This recording is the continuation of a formal interview with Rabbi Zalman Abelsky. (Part 2 of 2. See MDV 165)
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00:00:00
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Abelsky shares prewar Hasidic stories. He then talks about his life in Romania between 1948 through 1951. |
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00:04:50
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Abelsky distinguishes Hasidic and Mitnagdic customs and mentions several traditions that were originally started by Rabbi Baal HaTanya. Abelsky then speaks about Purim celebrations. |
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00:09:36
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Abelsky addresses contemporary religious life and characteristics of today's generation. Abelsky also speaks about religious discourse. |
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00:15:57
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Abelsky chants a Hasidic melody (nigun), a traditional march. He then briefly explains how Hasidic melodies (nigunim) come into existence. |
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00:19:46
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Abelsky chants a contemporary Hasidic nigun, before he talks about contemporary Hasidic religious customs. |
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00:25:37
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Abelsky gives a blessing, before the team concludes the interview with Abelsky. |
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00:26:50
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The camera collects inside and outside footage of the former glazier's/bookbinder's synagogue. |
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