SPECIAL MUSIC PROGRAMS

Fall/Winter 2011 

Josh Nelson Artist-in-Residence Weekend - September 22-24    FLYER

Simchat Torah – Wednesday, October 19 at 6:15 pm
This joyous service celebrating the completing of the yearly Torah reading cycle and the beginning of a new cycle is accompanied by an expanded band of instruments and includes the traditional Hakafot (dancing with the Torah scrolls).

Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration - Tuesday, November 22 at 7:00 pm
Our annual ecumenical celebration with readings and musical selections will be led by our clergy and clergy from the Yorkville area. This beautiful program features musical offerings by Cantor Todd Kipnis and Cantor Maria Dubinsky, Kol Rinnah (our adult chorale), Shaaray School of Rock and Kolot (our youth and teen choirs), and the New York City Young People’s Chorus.

Shabbat Chanukah - Friday, December 23 at 6:15 pmAn extravaganza of light and music. Join all of our choirs and bring your own Chanukiyah (menorah) to light along with the congregation. 

Kabbalat Shabbat Service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Friday, January 13 at 6:15 pm
A spirited evening of music in honor of Dr. King and his legacy with all of our choirs, our Shaaray Tefila Band and a special gospel choir. An inspiring evening of commemoration and joy.

Meet the Choir/Shabbat Shirah – Erev Shabbat Service – Friday, February 3 at 7:30 pmSpecial music in honor of Shabbat Shirah (the Sabbath of Song). The service will be followed by a special oneg including a musical program presented by our professional choir and accompanist and cantors.