Spring concert presented in partnership with Evelyn Rubenstein JCC.
MUSIC AT EMANU EL‘s partnership with Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music continues. Join these extraordinary students as they perform chamber works by Jewish composers that demonstrate how Judaism influenced their music and lives.
Eliana Light’s music, gatherings, and teaching reflect a spirit of embodied wisdom, empathy, and joy. Her thoughtful, playful music speaks to all ages!
9:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Becker Preschool Shabbat
6:15 p.m. Tot Shabbat – CLICK HERE to register
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning in Proler Chapel
7:30 p.m. To Yearn & Return: Elul Sacred Sounds, Community Concert & Havdalah
(in partnership with HCRJ, Congregation Shma Koleinu, and Temple Sinai)
Emanu El joins with Houston Reform congregations to open ourselves to the possibility of transformation in this month of Elul. Through learning-ful singing with others, let’s prepare our hearts, souls, and voices for the Days of Awe ahead.
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10:30 a.m. Adult Education: Wrestling with G?d’s Names
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A concert highlighting the music of Jewish composers who fled persecution in Europe and immigrated to America during the early 20th century.
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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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Over the course of the 2022-2023 season, you will have an opportunity to experience the vast range of Jewish music, from sacred to secular and historical to contemporary. We are honored to welcome some of the best Jewish musicians from around the country, to highlight the talent and spirit within our own Emanu El community, and to begin a new partnership with The Shepherd School of Music. Throughout inspiring musical performances and enhanced worship services, we will explore the depths and diversity of what Jewish music can be.
Check out our 2022-2023 brochure
Tuesday, April 25, 7:00 p.m.
Join Cantor Simmons and some of the best cantors in the country to celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday through classical compositions, Sephardic melodies, folk tunes and more.
I am overjoyed to begin this inaugural season of our new music series, and I invite you to join the FRIENDS of MUSIC AT EMANU EL.
Your generous contribution helps to underwrite programming costs and guest artist fees. Your gift will allow us to keep ticket prices for select 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.
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December 11, 2022
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November 13, 2022
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Music at Emanu El is supported by the Houston Jewish Community Foundation.
