The Delaware County neighborhood is continuing a musical tradition with a series of concerts at four synagogues to strengthen the local Jewish community.
For thousands of years, music has sustained and united the Jewish people and Jewish communities throughout the world. The Delaware County neighborhood is continuing this tradition with a series of concerts at four synagogues to strengthen the local Jewish community. Everyone is welcome to celebrate their Jewish heritage and spend time with other community members at one — or all — of these concerts featuring outstanding Jewish music and musicians.
CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL OF MEDIA
542 South New Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063
Saturday, March 12th, 7:00 p.m.
FROM BEERSHEBA TO BROADWAY: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH SPIRIT IN AMERICAN AND WORLD MUSIC
Award-winning performers Ken Ulansey and Phyllis Chapell will bring their mix of world music with a Jewish spirit in a cabaret-style setting. Ulansey and Chapell have collaborated musically for over 20 years, in genres ranging from jazz and folk to contemporary and classical music, with influences from Broadway, Brazil, Ireland, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and India. Light snacks and drinks will be available.
CONGREGATION OHEV SHALOM OF WALLINGFORD
2 Chester Road, Wallingford, PA 19086
Sunday, April 10th, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
COMMUNITY ZIMRIYAH WITH VISITING ARTIST SAM GLASER
The soulful music of Sam Glaser, named one of the top 10 Jewish performers in the U.S. by Moment magazine, has become part of the fabric of Jewish life in communities worldwide.
TEMPLE SHOLOM IN BROOMALL
55 Church Lane, Broomall, PA 19008
Saturday, April 16th, 7:30 p.m.
JOSH NELSON CONCERT
One of the most popular performers and composers in modern Jewish music, Josh Nelson will bring his extraordinary message of hope, unity and spirituality to this performance.
CONGREGATION BETH EL – NER TAMID
715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall, PA 19008
Sunday, May 15th, 5:30 p.m.
YOM HA’ATZMA’UT CELEBRATION FEATURING SIX13
Anchored by their strong Jewish identity, Six13 is a six-man vocal band that brings an unprecedented style of Jewish music to the stage with songs from hip-hop dance music to rock anthems. This Israel Independence Day celebration will feature a workshop for children and teens, as well as dinner with Six13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Immediately after dinner, Six13 will begin their concert. A dessert buffet at 8:15 p.m. will provide a sweet ending to the evening.
Mark your calendars for these four special ways to celebrate Jewish life through music.
For more information on any of these concerts, please contact the host congregation. For more information on the Jewish Federation’s neighborhood initiative, contact rabbi Leah richman, Community engagement Specialist, at 215.832.0558 or lrichman@jfgp.org.
