In Search of the Hidden Melody

Music, Prophecy, and the Niggun of Purim

When Einstein met Chaplin in 1931, Einstein said: "What I admire about your art is its universality. You do not say a word, and yet the world understands you."

Chaplin replied: "It's true. But your fame is even greater. The world admires you, when no one understands you."

There is much power in the intellect, but it goes hand in hand with the power of the soul.

On that note, (pun intended) let us turn to the language of the soul - music.

"Music without words is a more unified space because you are not articulating with the particular parts of your mouth, but communicating the Allness of you." — Rav Shlomo Gaisin

Can you imagine a world without music? It’s almost impossible. From the royal courts of London to remote tribes in Mozambique—even in hermit nations like North Korea—music reaches every corner of our existence.

It’s equally difficult to picture a celebration without music. Without that auditory spark, a palpable void emerges. In fact, the absence of music itself often signifies sole…