Peter Himmelman’s Morning Musings

Essays On Jewish Life, Creativity, Music, and Meaning

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“A brilliant songwriter and deeply empathetic soul.”...”
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“Peter Himmelman is the real deal. He is a man of many talents, which are all on full display on his excellent Substack. I highly recommend that you check out Morning Musings.”...”
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“One of the only subs I pay for. Writes in a lyrical way that has its own sort of rhythm. Deep yet accessible. Morally upright, holds ambiguity. As a singer/songwriter he didn’t sell out and insisted on being himself. Modern religious guy with a yamaka. Take it or leave it. So even if you’re not Jewish or into his music, you’re getting a grown-ass man fighting for meaning during crazy times, who doesn’t pander but also knows how to put on a show. ”...”
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