On becoming learned

One week into the fall term and I'm still adjusting to full days' worth of classes, conducted mostly in Hebrew and thus requiring every iota of my attention. The real challenge for me, however, is in constantly reminding myself that I don't have to learn everything about being a cantor this year. At the same time, I strive to remain engaged in the material of the hour and to retain as much of it as I can.

Donna has booked a flight back to Israel on October 9, and I seek to do all I can to keep from actively counting the hours...