Who started the MFG project and why?
Uri Harel, an educator fascinated by the original Hebrew text of the Bible, wanted to explore the possibility that the text could be expressed through music, and thus reach more people, especially those who don’t understand Hebrew. Relying on Hebrew tradition that says there are seventy layers of meaning within the Bible, Harel dedicated eight years of research to finding the key to unlock the music encoded within the text. His vision was to provide an opportunity for people to gain a deeper appreciation of the Bible and offer a medium where people can search for a personal healing or a soothing experience by listening to the music. Harel’s ongoing goal is to encourage scientific research to explain the phenomenon, as well as study feedback received from listeners of MFG to help apply the healing properties of the music in more accurate ways. The hope is to create enough interest and momentum in this endeavor to bring about the translation of the entire Biblical text to music.
