Musical Treats: The Shul Sisters Sing Ivdu Et HaShem
Cantors Laurie Akers, Rachel Brook, Rachel Goldman
Musical Treats: Community Cantor’s Concert with Shul Sisters
Cantors Laurie Akers, Rachel Brook, Rachel Goldman
The Shvesters Eishet Chayil
The Shvesters, accompanied by Omri Bar Giora on guitar, perform “Eishet Chayil” at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park, NYC, on August 22, 2024.
Cantor Azi Schwartz Kol Nidrei: Ancient Melody, Modern Sound
In the spirit of renewed tradition, here is a new interpretation of Kol Nidrei. It blends the ancient melodic motifs with contemporary harmonies and orchestration, offering a modern reflection of this timeless Jewish prayer.
Cantor Azi Schwarz: Avinu Malkeinu
Last March I shared a special concert in Tel Aviv, titled “Nusach America”, where I was reunited with Shlomo, a wounded IDF soldier I visited in the hospital in October. The prayer Avinu Malkeinu was dedicated to him.
HaTikvah
As we mark the one-year anniversary of October 7th, we reflect on the enduring strength of our friends and family in Israel, who continue to live through the ripple effects of war. Today, we remember the hostages still waiting for freedom, and we stand with their families in their suffering. We pray for peace.
Musical Treats: Selichot Prayers
The parashah begins with gratitude for an abundant harvest, but the pivotal focus is on the dichotomy of blessings and curses that are encompassed by the daily lives of the Israelites, and by extension, into the lives of all who engage in the teachings.
Musical treats: Kol Nidrei Cantor Dan Mutlu, Central Synagogue
Senior Cantor Dan Mutlu sings Bruch’s Kol Nidre, accompanied by cellist and Central member Julian Schwarz.
Elohai N’tzor by the Cantors Trio of Park Avenue Synagogue
Composed by Danny Maseng
B’simcha Tamid by Cantor Jackie Rafii
performed by Cantor Jenni Asher and Roger Treece