🎵 “Mark’s All Male Thanksgiving” from “Elegies” 🎵 William Finn’s “Elegies” is a song cycle composed in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. These autobiographical songs memorialize the lives of many of his friends and family members, shedding light on their life stories with optimism, humor, and pathos.

His song “Mark’s All Male Thanksgiving” is a loving tribute to Finn’s quirky, warm memories of attending Thanksgiving gatherings with his community of gay friends. We hear about the foods they shared, as well as descriptions of many of the unique and talented people who attended each year.

Many of these men died of AIDS, their young lives cut too short.

During our commemoration of World AIDS Day at CBST, we share this song whose text appears in our siddur, to recall an entire generation lost to this horrible disease. May we see an end to the suffering caused by HIV/AIDS speedily in our days.

🎵: “Mark’s All Male Thanksgiving” from “Elegies” by William Finn

🗣: CBST’s Cantor Sam Rosen

🎹: CBST Music Director Joyce Rosenzweig

For more wonderful settings, be in community with CBST at Kabbalat Shabbat services, Fridays at 6:30 p.m. ET, livestreaming on CBST’s website at cbst.org/livestream. All are welcome 🌈✨

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