Meir Simcha of Dvinsk Meir Simcha of Dvinsk Meir Simcha of Dvinsk (1843–1926) was a rabbi and prominent leader of Orthodox Judaism in Eastern Europe in the early 20th century. He was a kohen, and is therefore often referred to as "Meir Simcha ha-Kohen" ("Meir Simcha the Kohen"). He is known for his writings on Maimonides' Mishneh Torah, which he titled "Ohr Somayach", as well as his novellae on the Torah, titled "Meshech Chochma". Meir Simcha was born in Butrimonys (), Lithuania, to Samson Kalonymus, a local wealthy merchant. According to family tradition, his later success in Torah study was attributed to two blessings
Once in a Blue Moon: A Celebration of Australian Musicals Once in a Blue Moon: A Celebration of Australian Musicals Once In A Blue Moon: A Celebration of Australian Musicals is a 1994 television special featuring songs from Australian musicals from the 1950s to the 1990s. The special was staged as a television concert, performed live before an invited audience. It featured many leading musical theatre performers including Nancye Hayes, Geraldine Turner, Simon Burke, Philip Quast, Tony Sheldon, Robyn Archer, Judi Connelli and Jodie Gillies. The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra conducted by Brian Stacey accompanied the performers. A soundtrack was released by ABC Music. It was nominated for Best Original Soundtrack,