Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music

01/26/2024

01/23/2024

Mark your calendar: this Friday, January 26, we are excited to release the music video for ASHIRAH, a new song celebrating Shabbat Shirah, composed and performed by Rabbi Yosef Goldman and featuring his Abitah band along with special guests Cantor Gaby and Jack Klebanow, Music Director.

Join us Saturday morning for Shabbat Shirah, where we will have an opportunity to learn this new melody.

01/21/2024

It's cold outside! Join us TONIGHT, Sunday, January 21, at 7:00 pm for R. Yosef Goldman Album Launch Concert with an eight-piece ensemble, including Cantor Gaby and Jack Klebanow.

Experience the warmth of beautiful singing, harmonious music, and a sense of community that will linger long after the last note. After the concert, stay with us for delightful drinks, scrumptious desserts, and the perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends.

Register here: bethelnr.org/yosef

This event is organized by Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El.

01/05/2024

Join us on Sunday, January 21, at 7:00 pm, for a soul-lifting concert with Rabbi Yosef Goldman and the premiere of a new song commissioned for Shabbat Shira as part of our Shirei Neshama series, Songs of the Spirit. Stay for drinks and desserts!

$18 per person
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Register Here: bethelnr.org/yosef

This program is organized by Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El.

11/24/2023

Join us next Wednesday, November 29, at 7:30 pm, for singing and reflection on how Israelis are coping during this challenging time with renowned Israeli singer, musician, and prayer leader, Yahala Lachmish.

Yahala has jazz training and Sephardi roots, and is one the of the world’s leading experts on Piyutim (liturgical poems). She will share her deep music and personal reflections on the war in Israel.

Register Here: bethelnr.org/yahala

This program is sponsored by Israel 360 and the Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music. The event will take place at Beth El Synagogue Center.

09/01/2023

Join us NEXT Saturday, September 9, for our Welcome Back Community Dinner! See all your old Beth El friends and make new friends. Don’t miss this delicious dinner featuring comfort food favorites in this season of consolation! Registration for the dinner closes this Tuesday, September 5th!

Then stay for our musical Selichot service, a spiritually moving and deeply meaningful taste of the High Holidays. Our Selichot service features special guest musicians and will be an uplifting evening of communal gathering. Some photos below of the Selichot rehearsal with the clergy yesterday.

Cost to attend dinner:
$18 per person, Children 2 and under are free, $50 Family cap
Musical Selichot: Free of charge
Register here: bethelnr.org/selichot23

Schedule:
6:40 pm - Mincha
7:00 pm - Community dinner
8:00 pm - Maariv
8:15 pm - Musical Selichot Service

08/28/2023

Join us on Saturday, September 9, for Beth El Synagogue Center's Welcome Back Community Dinner! See all your old Beth El friends and make new friends. Don’t miss this delicious dinner featuring comfort food favorites in this season of consolation!

Then stay for our musical Selichot service, a spiritually moving and deeply meaningful taste of the High Holidays. Selichot begins the process of introspection and soul-searching that is indicative of this season of return and renewal. Our Selichot service features special guest musicians and will be an uplifting evening of communal gathering.

Cost to attend dinner:
$18 per person, Children 2 and under are free, $50 Family cap

Musical Selichot: Free of charge

Register here: bethelnr.org/selichot23

Schedule:
6:40 pm - Mincha
7:00 pm - Community dinner
8:00 pm - Maariv
8:15 pm - Musical Selichot Service

05/09/2023

Learn the story behind Galeet Dardashti's new version of Dayenu!

Watch the interview of Galeet Dardashti with Rabbi David Schuck below.

Watch Here: youtube.com/watch?v=n2ryN2vpcCE

04/02/2023

Just in time for your seder, we have the video of the premiere performance of the song, ​​​​​Dayenu, by Galeet Dardashti & Divahn, and featuring Cantor Gaby Schvartz and Jack Klebanow, our Music Director.

Watch the Music Video Here:

A Pre-Passover concert of Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El, March 26, 2023. Learn more here: bethelnr.org/shoreshhalevBeth El Synagogue Cen...

03/29/2023

We had a fabulous pre-passover concert on Sunday night with Galeet Dardashti and her band, Divahn with special guest performances by our Music Director, Jack Klebanow and Cantor Gaby Schvartz. Thank you all for joining us for this special evening!

Stay tuned we will be releasing a music video of Galeet's new Dayenu song before Passover!

03/20/2023

THIS SUNDAY at 7:30 pm! You're invited to a special Passover concert with guest artist, Galeet Dardashti and her band, Divahn. There will be a selection of Sephardi and Mizrachi Pesach songs. This program is presented by Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El.

Register Here: bethelnr.org/galeet

We hope you will also join us for a pre-concert wine tasting and sale from 5-7 pm, sponsored by Beth El's Mens Club! Sample thirty different wines that will all be available to purchase for Passover at a discounted rate. All wines will be delivered in time for your seder.