jewish music workshops

We are proud to introduce this year's Jewish Music Workshop Series on various topics of Jewish music led by guest musical artists. These workshops and services are open to the entire congregation, and are both entertaining and educational allowing us to study and interact with some of the most talented composers, performers, and teachers from around the world. This program is intended to expand our knowledge of the breadth of Jewish music, and encourage maximum participation in our music programs at Temple Sinai. We are so excited to learn from our guest artists this year and hope you will join us for some or all of these exciting events.    

- Cantor Ilene Keys and Choir Director, George Anton Emblom

Jewish Music Workshop Series 2021-22

Click here to download a printable pdf of the Music Workshop Series flyer.

Tuesday, January 25, 2022
6:30 – 8:00pm on Zoom Only
The San Francisco Yiddish Combo (SFYC) presents their own unique blend of everything that is Klezmer mixed with years of experience in the jazz, blues, folk, and even the hip hop world. Made up of classically trained musicians who enjoy stretching musical boundaries led by cellist Rebecca Roudman. 

Saturday, February 5, 2022
10:30am on Zoom only
Shabbat Morning Service Live from the Galilee! with Israeli Musical duo Rabbi Or and Feliza Zohar and the Hararit Ensemble of Sacred Music

Thursday, March 10, 2022
7:00 – 8:30pm on Zoom only
Jewish Music Workshop featuring guest musical artist Yoel Sykes from Nava Tehila Renewal Ensemble in Jerusalem
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Friday, March 11, 2022
6:30 – 7:30pm on Zoom only
Erev Shabbat Service featuring guest musical artist Yoel Sykes from Nava Tehila Renewal Ensemble in Jerusalem.
Livestream via Facebook or Vimeo.

Saturday, March 19, 2022
10:30am on Zoom only
Shabbat Morning Service with guest musical artists Ira and Julia Levin
Join Event Here

Tuesday, March 22, 2022
6:30 – 8:00pm in the Albers Chapel
Middle Eastern Music with Belly Dancing (in-person and on Zoom)
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Saturday, March 26, 2022
10:30am on Zoom only
Shabbat Morning service with guest musical artist Chava Mirel

Friday, April 8, 2022
6:30 – 7:30pm on Zoom only
Erev Shabbat service featuring guest Cantor Rosalie Will, Director of Worship and Music for the URJ.

Thursday, May 5, 2022
6:30pm on Zoom only
The Genesis of Israeli Music. Join us for a look at the cultures and fashions that influenced Israeli music, from its early beginnings to the present day. Enjoy songs and stories from the waves of Jewish immigration at the turn of the last century, to the pop charts of today. Featuring musical guests Asaf Ophir, Achi Ben Shalom, and Noa Levy.

Co-sponsored by the Israel Education Committee 

Scholar in Residence Weekend 
with Noah Aronson

Friday, April 29, 2022

• 9:00 - 9:30am, Shabbat Ritual with Preschool, Upper Courtyard
  All Preschoolers and Parents/Caregivers are invited to join this preschool Shabbat Ceremony
• 5:00 - 5:30pm: A Tefilah Experience with Grades K-2 Religious School Students, Upper Courtyard
• 6:30 - 8:00pm: Mizmor Shir! Shabbat featuringNoah Aronson, the Temple Sinai Adult Choir and the Mizmor Shir! Band, Sanctuary
  Also livestreamed to Facebook and Vimeo

Saturday, April 30, 2022

• 9:00 - 9:50am Torah Study, Zoom
• 10:00 - 11:00am: A Tefilah Experience with Grades 3-6 Religious School Students, Albers Chapel
• 1:00 - 2:00pm: Prayer-Embodied Workshop led by Noah Aronson, Albers Chapel
  IN PERSON ONLY; please wear comfortable clothes
• 5:00 - 6:00pm: Family Concert and Havdalah with Noah Aronson and Katja Cooper, Sanctuary
  IN PERSON ONLY; 

Watch videos of the following events on our Vimeo Music Workshop page.

Shabbat Services with guest Jewish composer and musical artist Elana Arian celebrating Hanukkah with Temple Sinai
From Friday, December 11, 2020

Shabbat Morning Services with guest Israeli composers and musical artists Feliza and Rabbi Or Zohar, performers of sacred music from the Galilee. To read more about Feliza and Rabbi Or Zohar click here.
From Saturday, January 16, 2021 

Shabbat in the Round Services with guest Jewish composers and artists Yoel Sykes and Chava Mirel featuring some of Temple Sinai's Shabbat in the Round musicians
From Friday, February 5, 2021

Composer-in-Residence Weekend with Eliana Light
Composer, performer, and educator presents: "More Meaning, More Spirit, More Love." To learn more about our composer in residence, click here.

Shabbat Services Celebrating Israel's Independence Day and Havdalah and concert
From Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17