Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El

Dear Friends,

We are starting to gain momentum, and that’s exciting!

In the last few months, we’ve been thrilled to host Chazan Basya Schechter and her renowned ensemble, Pharaoh’s Daughter as part of our incredibly exciting Hanukkah Bash! We commissioned Basya to write a new Hanukkah song, which we released on video. Peek inside the new song and see how it came together by watching on Beth El’s website our new “Backstory” video, featuring Rabbi Schuck in delightful conversation with Chazan Basya.

At the end of January, we had the pleasure of celebrating Shabbat Shirah with Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz, who joined us with her celebrated instrumentalists for a special Saturday night Melaveh Malkah. Deborah was joined for a couple of songs by our own Cantor Gaby and we were all lifted up by the gorgeous communal singing.

WOW! That’s the word I keep hearing after Shiratenu, Beth El’s new Children’s Choir led Youth and Family Friday

Night services in January. The children were wonderful! They had our big crowd (250+) bouncing and singing with them. Gaggles of kids; incredible sounds and smiles; and wonderful energy.

We’re getting ready for Purim now - looking forward to celebrating and shpieling together!

Save the date: March 26, 2023, at 7:30pm! This is when we will welcome our next Shirei Neshama Guest Artist, our own Dr. Galeet Dardashti. Galeet will perform a selection of Sephardi and Mizrachi Pesach songs for us, with her band, Divahn, including a new Passover song that she is creating for us and will be premiered at this event.

If you have questions or would like to speak to me about how you can participate or support our wonderful music activities, please be in touch.

Sending you musical blessings, Jack Klebanow, Music Director Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El