Music at Shaarai Shomayim
Music is a pathway to the soul and is a vital part of the life of Shaarai Shomayim. For people who like to listen to or love to participate in music, we have a variety of opportunities.
Our cantorial soloist, Sara Eiser, leads us in song on Shabbat and holidays. Our many musically talented congregants lead us in song during Shabbat services as well. At B'nai Mitzvah services on Shabbat mornings, our congregational choir provides the joyous music that has become a trademark of our congregation. Our services are always rich with the sound and soul of music.
Our students, both young and old, learn to chant Torah and Haftarah through the efforts of our Rabbi and other skilled tutors.
Chavrai Zamir is our volunteer choir made up of congregants who love to express their Judaism through singing. They provide music for family services, Sisterhood Shabbat, Bar/Bat Mitzvah services, and other special events. In addition, they have performed at the Longwood Gardens prestigious holiday concert series and other community events. Membership is open to any congregant who likes to sing.
An outgrowth of Chavrai Zamir has been the creation of a Klezmer Band, known as "The Chopped Liver River Band", that enjoys adding its own touch to Simchat Torah and other special events. They have also been privileged to perform at the Longwood Gardens prestigious holiday concert series and other community events. In 2005, in response to many requests, they produced their first CD, "A Shmear of Chopped Liver." Copies can be purchased by contacting the Temple Office.
The Miller Music Festival is an annual event begun in 1991 by David and Rosanne Selfon in memory of her parents. Their generous endowment provides for a free concert, open to the community, that highlights Jewish music performed by nationally known musicians.
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