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Dear Friends,<\/p>\n

I think this may be the first email I\u2019ve sent under the Craig & Company banner in 13 years.<\/p>\n

A few months ago, I stepped away from the day-to-day operations of the Pico Union Project\u2014the nonprofit my wife and I started to serve this remarkable DTLA community. If you\u2019re not familiar, I hope you\u2019ll take a moment to visit and learn more.<\/p>\n

Attached is a new song I created with Benjamin Jaffe called Open the Door. I had a great time making it, and it feels especially relevant right now. I hope you\u2019ll take a listen\u2014and, if it resonates, consider sharing it with your family, friends, or community.<\/p>\n

Wishing you a meaningful Passover\u2014and whatever doors you\u2019re ready to open.<\/p>\n

\"Craig<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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A Little Something for Your Seder Table<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I asked my friend Deborah Schuldenfrei to create a short Seder discussion guide inspired by Open the Door. It won\u2019t replace the Haggadah. It won\u2019t make your brisket better. But it might spark a real conversation somewhere between the Four Questions and the second glass of wine.<\/p>\n

You can download it HERE<\/a>, print it and drop it into the Seder wherever it feels right.<\/p>\n

\"\"About the Song (and a small ask)<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m really excited to share this song. In just over two days, it\u2019s already reached more than 20,000 views\u2014which is amazing\u2026 and also just the beginning.<\/p>\n

Our hope is to get Open the Door<\/em> into as many hands, hearts, and Seder tables as possible this Passover. The idea of opening a door\u2014to hope, to change, to each other\u2014feels especially important right now.<\/p>\n

If the song speaks to you, please share it on Facebook<\/a>, Spotify<\/a>, or YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"\"Nu Music?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You betcha.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m working on a new Jewish album\u2014music that reflects where I am, and hopefully where we\u2019re headed.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s being shaped through private commissions\u2014people stepping in to help open the door and bring it to life. I\u2019m three songs in and loving every minute.<\/p>\n

If this speaks to you (or your organization), I\u2019d love to connect: craig@picounionproject.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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