We were so honored to be a part of NewCAJE9 this year! CAJE stands for the Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education. It is a delightful gathering of learning, sharing and recharging; truly a sweet and loving community. The final concert coordinated by Sue Radner Horowitz and Beth Styles was a wonderful event that were thankful to be a part of.

Here is a clip of our performance: The Levins- NewCAJE9 Final Concert

We felt it was time to revise and record this song of quotes to remind US of the resources and strengths we have to make the world a happier and brighter place. When we lift one another up with the noble love within us, there is certainly hope to heal the divide.

If you are interested, a further explanation of the song can be found at our Stream of Light blog: here  ( Along with other blogposts to explore!) It was also just published at here at: Thrive Global Journal 

• Lyrics by The Levins (the quotes in the song are notated in the description of the Youtube video.)
• Music by The Levins and Josh Gary (of Comfy Chair)
• Recorded with Mark Dann at Mark Dann Studios in Woodstock, NY
• Julia Bordenaro Levin- vocals, piano
• Ira Scott Levin- vocals, guitar
• Mark Dann- bass, drums

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We had such a great time playing at the Clearwater Festival Hudson Valley Songswap with Sloan Wainwright, KJ Denhert and Matt Turk!  Beautiful weather, beautiful people and a beautiful day!

We're looking forward to singing Sunday afternoon in Ames, IA! The concert is held at the Unity church at 226 9th Street. Tickets are $25 and no one is turned away for lack of funds! 

It was a week marked by news of more gun violence, coupled with celebration of a royal wedding. Opposite ends of humanity, yet both highlighting the need for more love in this world.

At the root of the episode of violence is a young man whose needs are not being met, and every part of us has to muster the empathy to understand the behavior. Somehow there is lack of guidance, support and attention. Something isn't right. Something is not being addressed.  

Across the pond, we have a wonderful Episcopalian Bishop leading a beautiful ceremony who quotes de Chardin stating " if humanity ever captured the energy of love, it would be the second time in history that we have discovered fire."  Bishop Curry continues " when we discover the redemptive power of love, we will make of this old world, a new world." 

It is nearing the end of a month focused on Mental Health. It's a subject that gets categorized with stigma, shame and embarrassment and is most often  an issue that is not being addressed unless a drug can help or a professional intervenes. 

Truth is, mental health is something to tend to every day. If we are lucky, daily struggles can be tended to by some means that we've figured out for ourselves. For some, it's as simple as eating well or getting the chance to work out, hydrate, meditate, read or talk with a friend.  Nap when we are exhausted, eat if we are "hangry" or feeling imbalanced, to reach out if we are in trouble.   (Who are you without your daily caffeine?). But these are coping mechanisms that we learn as we grow...again, if we are lucky.

Most children, youth, teens are not in touch with why they are feeling "off" today. Most are not offered guidance, suggestions that can help them through tough times or even have examples around them they can look up to in times of confusion. 

It's not something remedied in a paragraph or song, but every little bit of acknowledgement and conversation helps. Thank you to all professionals, therapists, educators, administrators of schools and hospitals, doing what you can to implement tools these kids need.

As musicians, our song, "I Am Here", addresses the daily struggles that most all of us know of from time to time. Seeing our issues as stories, moments that will pass, or focusing on love can all help.  You can hear and Download the song below