the altar of kelm would speak regularly for many…

the altar of kelm would speak regularly for many hours Saturday night. That week he stood in his usual position at the podium mute. The lengthy silence brought intention and fear in the expectant audience. Suddenly he struck the podium and cried out loud and moving. It is enough for a man that he be alive! It is enough for a man that he be alive! he said it again and again with ever increasing emotion.

— from The Heart in the Cockpit (Emotion/Awe/Anxiety/Regret/Empathy) · Pesach Haggadah by Artscroll

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