Looking to the land of Israel, our hearts are broken. When we pray for Israel, let us turn to the words of our tradition, Sh’ma Yisrael, at the heart of this prayerful song.
September 15, 2023
I Pray to You (Ohila) – Cantor Schwartz and Sons
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
Last year, Cantor Schwartz found particular meaning in sharing the story of his grandfather, Cantor Yehuda Klein, including never-before-heard audio, and then inviting his sons to join in the prayer Ohila La-El.
September 09, 2023
Here I Stand (Hineni) – A New Tradition
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
Hineni is a central prayer of the High Holidays. Last year, we commissioned and premiered this new composition by Zina Goldrich, a most modern take on the traditional cantor’s prayer.
September 01, 2023
Compassion and Rejoicing (Hamol)
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
Here we stand at the gate of the year, the bridge between the long, sweet days of summer and the soul-searching of the High Holidays.
August 04, 2023
If I Could (As Sung by Barbra Streisand)
Topic(s) / Shabbat, Music
When Cantor Schwartz blessed his son, Daniel, on his Bar Mitzvah, the touching moment reverberated through the sanctuary. We hope this brings you happy thoughts and memories of your own loved ones. Wishing you a Shabbat Shalom.
July 21, 2023
Out Of The Narrows (Min Hameitzar)
Topic(s) / Shabbat, Music
As we approach Tisha B’Av, we hope this duet by Cantor Schwartz and his son brings you strength and comfort. Wishing you a Shabbat Shalom and a meaningful fast.
July 14, 2023
Al Kol Eile (“For All These Things”)
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
We turn our eyes toward Israel, with love and concern for the Israeli people who face pain and challenges in these complicated times.
July 07, 2023
Comforting the Mourners (Hamakom Y’nachem)
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
The three weeks leading up to the 9th of Av are a time of grief and sorrow. The ritual of Nichum Aveilim focuses on the power of community in moments of darkness.
June 23, 2023
A Special Bar Mitzvah
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
As we close our musical season, we reflect on the occasions filled with joyful and deep sounds that made it a memorable year. A few weeks ago we heard some of this special music during the bar mitzvah of Cantor Schwartz’s son, Daniel.
June 16, 2023
Eitz Chayim – Tree of LIfe, With Trumpets!
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
We bet you probably have not heard the Eitz Chayim prayer with trumpets, and yet, in last week’s parashah, Moses is commanded to fashion two silver trumpets for assembling the Israelites. Wishing you the joy of listening to brass music!