Shabbat Shirah is the Sabbath of Singing. It is a very special moment in the Torah and an important musical moment in Jewish biblical history. We celebrate Moses and Miriam leading the Israelites across the Sea of Reeds with music and spirit.
Join us for an original Friday night service written by Justin Callis, featuring Natasha Ulyanovsky and our very own klezmer band! The music is fun and accessible, and will be a celebration of the musical talents of CBI. Filled with energetic rhythms and soaring melodies, a portion of this service was named
the runner-up for the 2024 Ben Steinberg Young Composer’s Award from the Guild of Temple Musicians.
About the Music, by Justin Callis
A Shabbat in Swing was written during my travels in Israel during my cantorial studies, and mixes the style and sound of services in Jerusalem with the jazz music I learned growing up in West Hartford. It is such a privilege to have a chance to present this music which means so much to me with the community which helped shape who I have become. I can’t wait to see you there!
Click HERE to join us live on YouTube.com
Please join us for a celebratory concert after our service of cantorial classics and songs from the Yiddish theatre, honoring the musical legacies and traditions of our people. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR LUNCH
Click HERE to watch the livestream of our service
