Jewish Community Singing Group (Choir)

Returns in January

Would you like to explore and engage with Jewish music in English, Yiddish, and Hebrew with others of varying musical abilities and experience? Then you are invited to join the Jewish Community Singing Group, Wednesdays beginning January 7th, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. For more on the purpose of the choir and what you can expect have a look below.  If you are interested in joining, please email Ruby now. 

 

Jewish Community Singing Group Details

Our local Jewish Community Singing Group will explore Jewish music in English, Yiddish, and Hebrew. No singing or musical experience required – just a desire to engage with Jewish culture through music. The group will be directed by Ruby R., and Ruby will curate the song choices. We are a group that is welcoming and inclusive to all regardless of your musical experience or abilities. 

We will meet Wednesdays from 7 – 8:30 p.m. beginning January 7th, 2026. 

We will stop for a break in mid March. 

Purpose of the choir:

  • To learn and share knowledge about the meaning and history of Jewish songs, prayers, and musical genres. 
  • To revel in the feeling of raising our voices together in song. 
  • To develop a repertoire. 
  • Sometimes some members of the group will perform at services or local events. This is optional. 

Interested members can expect to:

  • Learn new songs via live instruction and videos/recordings. (No musical knowledge required.) 
  • Have opportunities to sing harmonies and rounds. 
  • Engage in an experimental and exploratory creation process.
  • Meet regularly.

Choir Runs March 27th to mid June

The Jewish Community Choir aka Yachadeem resume rehearsals Thursday, March 27th and plans to continue through to mid June. For inspiration re: the importance of music in our tradition, and how “singing in a group literally allows us to harmonize with those around us,” see: Higher Than Speech Is Song (thank you Ruby and Ralph). To express your interest in joining the group, complete this brief application.