When she set out to join the ranks of Torah chanters at her synagogue, Susan Silverman didn't quite realize what she was getting into. I didn't know how complex this can be.
Few people do.
For starters, the Hebrew in a Torah scroll doesn't have vowels or punctuation. Amid lives crammed with myriad responsibilities, learning the Hebrew words and trope takes time and intense dedication among Torah chanters, or readers. But still, they relish the opportunity. But perfecting that tradition in the modern world takes juggling. Craig Jio of Greenbrae has found a way to fit the demands of Torah chanting into his busy schedule.