Shirah: Annual Chanukah Concert
Shirah Concert
“Tihyeh Or — Let There Be Light!“
Shirah’s annual Chanukah concert will celebrate the spirit of the Jewish nation across the generations, with songs of the season and music reflecting the eternity of the Jewish people.
Marsha Bryan Edelman, conductor | Brian Gelfand, pianist
The music chosen for this concert reflects Jewish history, resilience and pride. Timed to anticipate Chanukkah (which begins the following week), Shirah will sing traditional and modern holiday selections from America and Israel, as well as contemporary music connecting us to the eternity of the Jewish people. Dr. Marsha Bryan Edelman, conductor of Shirah, explained “In this unique moment in Jewish history, combining celebration and continuing uncertainty, we look to the ancient stories and texts that have always inspired us. Choral singing offers a powerful expression of hope and the importance of community, and we are looking forward to sharing this inspiring music with our audience.
Music by Bob Applebaum, Jeff Braverman, Debbie Friedman, Stephen Glass, Elliot Z. Levine and Robbie Solomon, among others.
Eric Brown Theater | 2:00 PM
$16 MEMBERS | $20 GUESTS | $5 STUDENTS
Post-concert reception sponsored by the Konstadt, Kopelman and Weinflash families in memory of their parents, Ruth and Bernie Weinflash z”l
About SHIRAH
SHIRAH was formed in January 1995 with the generous support of its founding patrons, Bernard z”l and Ruth Weinflash z”l, as a regional chorus specializing in the performance of the full spectrum of Jewish music. Housed at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Thurnauer School of Music in Tenafly, NJ, its roster includes a multigenerational blend of singers from northern New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area. SHIRAH performs regularly at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades and has been featured in many concerts in the U.S. and Israel, including Lincoln Center, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the John Harms Theatre, and the Colden Center, featuring the World Premiere performance of This Scroll by Dov Seltzer with the Queens Symphony. SHIRAH performs annually at the North American Jewish Choral Festival and in concerts in the tri-state area.