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Music at Emanu El

Join us for the third season of MUSIC AT EMANU EL, where we’ll explore Jewish music in America—from Klezmer to Big Band to Yiddish showstoppers. This season promises musical guests who bring phenomenal voices, insightful teachings, and transformational spiritual leadership. Building on the new partnerships forged in our first two seasons, we’ll continue to expand our connections both within the Houston community and beyond.

Please consider becoming a FRIEND of MUSIC AT EMANU EL.

We have a year of sensational music planned for you!

2024-2025 Brochure

Become a FRIEND of MUSIC AT EMANU EL

When you join FRIENDS of MUSIC  AT EMANU EL, you are generously helping to underwrite programming costs and guest artist fees. Your contribution will also allow us to keep the ticket prices for selected performances at a reasonable level. 

-Cantor Rollin Simmons

Click below to become a FRIEND of MUSIC  AT EMANU EL. If you have any questions, please contact Anna at annas@emanuelhouston.org or 713.987.3316.

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CHAVA MIREL

Chava Mirel, celebrated for her rich vocals, lush harmonies, and rhythmic phrasing, will bring her loving and compassionate
presence to lead us in prayer, teaching and song.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15
6:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service
8:00 p.m. Warehouse Shabbat (doors open 7:30 p.m.) – CLICK HERE to register

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
10:30 a.m. Adult Education: Peace and Mindfulness in our Ancient Tradition – CLICK HERE to register

VOLUNTEER CHOIR ANNUAL WINTER SHOWCASE

A MAGICAL JOURNEY OF IMAGINATION
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 | 5:00 p.m.
Join us on a journey through imagination celebrating magical places and times past and present including music from Pippin, Anastasia, Camelot and The Beatles. Fun for all ages!

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GOT THAT SWING: CELEBRATING JEWISH AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN BIG BAND GREATS

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 | 7:30 p.m.
$25 General Admission

Heading into MLK weekend, step back into the glamorous era of swing for a night of big band music, dancing, desserts, and drinks! Experience the influence of jazz legends: Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington and Count Basie performed by Phillip Hall (piano), Ernesto Vega (sax), Erin Wright (bass), and Cantor Rollin Simmons (vocals), along with their swingin’ big band.

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In partnership with the ERJCC.

SHEPHERD SCHOOL OF MUSIC CONCERT

AN AFTERNOON OF KLEZMER
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 
$18 General Admission
2:00 p.m. Experience behind-the-scenes learning as Klezmer Conservatory of Music Founder/Director Hankus Netsky and composer/performer Eden MacAdam-Somer lead a master class workshop in ‘oral tradition’ with Shepherd School students.
Reception following workshop
4:00 p.m. Watch all of the learning come together in a concert by Shepherd School students and the Klezmer Conservatory musicians.

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STANDING OUT, FITTING IN: JEWISH STORIES/AMERICAN SONGS

TUESDAY, APRIL 8 | 7:00 p.m.
$18 General Admission

Join Cantor Simmons and her extraordinary cantor colleagues, Josh Breitzer, Arik Luck and Shira Ginsburg as we explore the Jewish experience in America, through the genres of Yiddish and American musical theater, folk music, art song, and more.

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Previous Events

Shepherd School of Music
Exhile in America
September 22

A concert highlighting the music of Jewish composers who fled
persecution in Europe and immigrated to America during the
early 20th century.

Eliana Light
September 6-8

To Yearn & Return: Elul Sacred Sounds with Eliana Light
We joined together with other Houston congregations (HCRJ, Sh’ma Koleinu, and Temple Sinai) to start the month of Elul, the month leading up to the High Holy Days, in soulful song. We filled the Proler chapel with our voices, as Eliana taught us and helped us prepare our spirits for the Days of Awe ahead.

Experience it Again

2023-2024 Season

The Ripples of Debbie Friedman
Featuring Cantors David Fair, Becky Mann, Isaac Sonett-Assor, & Rollin Simmons
April 16, 2024
Experience it Again
The Shepherd School of Music
“Sounds of the Sephardic Diaspora”
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Experience it Again
Elana Arian and New Moon Rising
JANUARY 26-28, 2024
Experience it Again
Volunteer Choir Annual Winter Showcase
“From Hollywood to Broadway”
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Experience it again
Chanukah Weekend with Spike Kraus
DECEMBER 8-10, 2023
Hear Spike's D'var Torah
The Shepherd School of Music
“Songs Without Words”
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
Experience it Again
The Phillip Hall Singers
 October 22, 2023
Experience it Again