Shabbat Shira: Sermon in Song

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Read the commentary about “Music of Temple Emanu-El” by Rabbi Elliot B. Gertel that appeared in The National Jewish Post & Opinion.

eriodically throughout the year, Cantor Corrsin or guest musicians may perform additional Sermons in Song. On Friday, April 11, 2008, and Saturday, April 12, Sabbath services featured works composed and conducted by Dr. Ben Steinberg, including a special Sermon in Song, The Tapestry of Synagogue Music: Historical Foundation and Future Paths. Download the services: Kol Shalom (Voice of Peace) (MP3, 64M) Avodat HaKodesh (Holy Service) (MP3, 108M)

habbat Shira (the Sabbath of Song) is celebrated on the Sabbath of the Torah portion B’shalach, usually in January or February, depending upon the Hebrew calendar. Temple Emanu-El celebrates this time of year with a special weekend of Jewish music. Included is the chanting of the “Song of the Sea” and a Sermon in Song that explores some of the varied repertoire of our heritage with full choir, organ, piano and guest performers.

This year’s Sermon in Song — to be delivered on Friday, January 29, 2010, immediately following the Sabbath evening service — will feature our phenomenal Temple Emanu-El Choir singing from the bimah some of our very special unaccompanied pieces in a program titled Prayers and Song: The Power of the Human Voice.


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View the music programs:

Reclaiming Mendelssohn (2009)

Yearning for Jerusalem (2008)

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