Join us for a S’lichot evening of music that invites spiritual contemplation and showcases the beauty of the classical tradition. The concert, performed by Brinton Smith, cello, and Isaac Foreman, piano, will feature works by composers—friends of Beethoven, children of cantors, keyboard virtuosi, and child prodigies—whose Jewish heritage shaped their musical voices. Reception following concert
Join us all weekend long as we celebrate Shabbat with Cantor Becky Mann! Cantor Mann is one of the brightest voices of a new generation of Jewish songwriters carrying our tradition forward in new and exciting ways. She is passionate about creating community through music and meaningful worship.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025
6:00 P.M., Shabbat Evening Service
8:00 P.M., Warehouse Shabbat (doors open 7:30 PM)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025
10:30 AM – Adult Education: Modah Ani: Exploring Gratitude through Music
Judaism teaches that before everything else, we are to begin each day with the words Modeh Ani, an expression of thanks. Join Cantor Becky Mann as we explore the deeply Jewish practice of finding gratitude in each day through liturgy, music, and poetry. Bagels and coffee will be provided.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025
10:30 AM Shabbat Morning in Proler Chapel along with Cantor Simmons
WE ARE LIGHTS: SONGS OF LOVE AND BELONGING
Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with song! Our evening will include feel-good favorites like Lean on Me, You’ve Got a Friend, and Bridge Over Troubled Water, as well as some joyful Chanukah-themed music. We’ll conclude the evening by lighting the Chanukah candles together. Fun for all ages!
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What better way to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday than with our beloved Phillip Hall and his legendary choir! The Phillip Hall Singers, joined by Cantor Simmons and the Emanu El Volunteer and Youth Choirs, will fill our spirits with their songs. The power of music brings us all together!
Kaplan Theater, ERJCC
$36 Reserved Seating
Cantor Shira Ginsburg returns to present her one-woman musical. Bubby’s Kitchen is a moving exploration of family, identity, and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of the Holocaust and contemporary American life. Throughout the show, Ginsburg transforms into seven different family members—each of whom helped shape her personal journey. At its heart, Bubby’s Kitchen is the story of one young woman’s struggle to honor the remarkable legacy of her grandparents while forging a path of her own.
Discover the beauty of instrumental chamber music by trailblazing Jewish women composers. Shepherd School of Music students will perform works by composers from Israel and the Diaspora, spanning the 19th century to today.
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