Cantor Sheri Blum
Cantor@congregationbnaiisrael.org
Cantor
Sheri E. Blum is one of the youngest students ever accepted into the Cantorial
program at the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion - School of
Sacred Music, New York City where she was invested as Cantor in 1982 after five
years of study. While attending Cantorial School, she served for four years as
Cantor of the Union Reform Temple in Freeport, Long Island. She was a voice student
in New York City in the Studio of the late Judith Raskin, star of the Metropolitan
Opera. In June of 1994, Cantor Blum concluded her 12th year of service at Temple
Emanuel, Worcester, MA.
Highlights of her tenure included production and performances by major choirs and orchestras, the world premiere performance of Terezin Holocaust music with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and performing the National Anthem at Fenway Park.
Cantor Blum became our Cantor in the summer of 1994. She heads a dynamic and all-encompassing music program including a 90-voice childrens choir and a 40-voice adult volunteer choir. In May 2007, she received an honorary doctorate of Music from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion for her twenty five years of outstanding service to the Reform Movement. Cantor Blum has one daughter, Rachel.
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Composer-in-Residence
Sheldon Low
Friday, April 30, 2010
Tot Shabbat at 10:00 a.m.
Shabbat Service with Jr.Choir at 6:00 p.m.
Shabbat Service with original music by Sheldon Low
Sheldon Low is the newest face in Jewish music performing rock concerts, “Light Up Shabbat” service and leading Artist-in-Residence weekend in Jewish communities throughout the United States. Low has an undeniable appeal to youth and family audiences, not only as a musician,
singer/songwriter and entertainer, but most important, as a Jewish educator and role model.
Over the last three summers, he has been a huge hit with teens performing a national summer tour at dozens of Jewish summer camps through the country, including Eisner and Crane Lake! Sheldon has also recently been featured as the headliner and head song leader at various national youth group conventions and Jewish festivals. He is widely known for his exhilarating live shows where he regularly features local musicians, choir, and soloists on stage during his concerts and services.
Videos
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In This House - Congregation B'nai Israel, Bridgeport, CT from
Esquire Video on Vimeo. Courtesy of Jay Matz
Chai School Musical
In honor of B’nai Israel’s
150 Anniversary
last yearThis show was a story about a set of twins – brother and sister – who are about to
celebrate their B’nai Mitzvah. The girl, Robin, doesn’t like Hebrew school and the boy, Rob, is a bit of a klutz. There is also a rabbi who is having problems
planning the 150th anniversary of his congregation at Chai Shul.
There will be singing, dancing, some humor and fun for everyone!
See the show! Click on the image!
