Musical Moments @ Adas Israel
Brought to you by Cantor Arianne Brown and the Musical Moments Committee
Music is an integral part of our community. When our voices join together, we feel embraced by each other’s energy and a communal spirit that uplifts us. Join us for an inspiring and uplifting array of musical programs at Adas Israel. We hope to see you here!
Upcoming Events
Songs of Babylon
A Musical Journey to the Iraqi Jewish Experience with Hazzan Brian Shamash Joined by Moshe Elmakias on Keyboard, Mohcine Saqi on percussion, LAiTH ALATTAR on the oud, and Abderrahim Amthqal on the ney, flute & saxophone
Makom DC and Musical Moments combine in a song filled exploration of Jewish peoplehood, In partnership with Sephardic Heritage International DC
Tuesday, December 17th, 7:15-8:30pm | Register Here
Come early to delve into the depths of these Iraqi piyyut texts with Rabbi Elianna Yolkut, 6:30-7pm
Embark on a captivating musical odyssey through the heart of the Middle Eastern Jewish experience as we explore the rich tapestry of Mizrachi melodies, rhythms, and sounds that have shaped this unique cultural tradition that began thousands of years ago.
We hope you are enchanted by the exquisite poetry and profound messages of hope embedded within the piyyutim (liturgical poems) that continue to inspire and uplift today. Experience the artistry of Hazzan Brian Baruch Shamash who carries the torch of this vibrant musical legacy, bridging the past with the present.
Delve into the history of the Iraqi Jewish community, discovering the vital role that Jewish singers and musicians played in forging creative connections and relationships with the surrounding Arabic culture. Find intrigue, hearing the personal stories from Hazzan Shamash’s father’s life in Baghdad, Iraq. Uncover the deep roots of Jewish tradition in the ancient centers of learning that produced the Babylonian Talmud, the cornerstone of Jewish scholarship and practice.
Facing the Music: Inclusion Celebration Shabbat meets Shabbat Shirah!
Shabbat Shirah, February 8th-9th
Sunday, February 9th, 10:30-11:30am | Register Here
We welcome celebrated Jewish Musician Dave Schlossberg to our Shabbat morning service, with Dave’s inspired piano accompaniment as well as the premiere of a newly composed piece for this very occasion. Dave will deliver a poignant and powerful talk & Sermon-In-Song, “Facing The Music: How I Regained My Faith After A Life-Changing Injury,” about his personal journey through Spinal Cord Injury, which doubles as a cautionary tale against drunk driving. The presentation will be coupled with an informal concert featuring original compositions, classic renditions of famous Jewish melodies, and audience participation.
Pharaoh's Daughter Live:
A Shabbat of Song and Spirit with Basya Schaechter & Ensemble
Saturday night May 10th – 8:45pm | Register Here
Pharaoh’s Daughter, Basya Schaechter, comes to Adas Israel for Shabbat and an electrifying Havdallah concert entitled Songs of Desire. In this concert length program Pharaoh's Daughter explores the power of this ancient love trove, by setting rich, evocative, descriptive and enigmatic verses to their signature psychedelic sound that mixes eastern and western influences and deep groove and improvisation. In this project they also translate phrases and choruses into other Romance languages... thus highlighting the universality of love and song. Basya will participate in Kabbalat Shabbat, and her 7 piece world music ensemble joins her for this energizing evening.
Musical Moments @ Adas Israel
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Kolot: The Young Voices of Adas Israel
Sundays, 11:45am-12:30pm: (1/5 , 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4 (2025)
Kolot will meet on select Sundays from 11:45am-12:30pm, and will sing as part of our Purim spiel on March 13th, and as part of the Shabbat morning service on May 17th. To register, please email Jessica Lefkow with your singer’s name and grade. Snacks included!
Flash Choir
Did you sing in your high school choir or college a cappella group? Perhaps you just enjoy singing with others and even harmonizing on your own? Or maybe you have formal training and time makes it difficult to immerse yourself in music? This is a group for you! The Flash Choir is a commit-per-event choir. The only requirement is being able to sing on key. Contact cantor.brown@adasisrael.org to join!
DC Klezmer Workshop
Workshop dates (2024-2025 Season): Sundays 2-4pm on 9/15, 11/17, 12/15, 1/12, 2/23, 3/23, 4/27, 5/18, 6/15
The DC Klezmer Workshop is an open community orchestra dedicated to learning the traditional and modern tunes and techniques of Yiddish instrumental music, and then playing for fun and occasional dances. Monthly workshops (2-4:00 PM in the Gewirz Beit Am) often feature some of the best international performers and teachers.
Other special workshops and practice sessions as announced. Contact howardungar@gmail.com to join email list for latest information.
Adas Israel Strings Workshop
Calling Adas Israel strings players of all ages!
Calling Adas Israel strings players of all ages! We have an opportunity for you to connect through the love of music, and to prepare to play at future Adas events.Rehearsals for 2024 : Sundays 1:30-3:00pm on 11/8, 11/24, 12/8, 12/22 Please contact Adas member and strings instructor Margot Mezvinsky at margotmezvinsky@gmail.com with your name, instrument, and level.See you there!
We have an opportunity for you to connect through the love of music, and to prepare to play at future Adas events.
Archived Videos
Oz V’Shalom Premiere
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Composed by Sam Glaser with the Adas Crowdsource Composition Workshop
Sponsored by the M.B. Lewis Charitable Foundation in loving memory of Bessie C. and Phillip S. Lewis
Sim Shalom Premiere
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Sim Shalom - composed by Noah Aronson and the Adas Crowdsource Composition Workshop
Sponsored in loving memory of Sophie and Howard Amchin
Virtual Choir
"L'Dor Vador" - Adas Israel 3rd Grade Virtual Choir
Each year, Adas Israel's 3rd graders learn and sing Josh Nelson's "L'Dor Vador" for Chagigat HaSiddur. We are pleased that many of our 3rd graders continued that tradition, virtually!
"Ma Ashiv" Virtual Choir
We hope you enjoy this performance of "Ma Ashiv" (composed by our very own Cantor Arianne Brown!) sung by our talented Adas community at Pesach.
Adas Israel Virtual Choir
Od'cha by Stephen Glass
We hope this music will stand as a unique and meaningful experience of blending our Adas voices in holy song at this time.
"Halleluyah" by Adas Israel's Virtual Choir
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Thank you so much to our Adas Israel Virtual Choir for the energy and beauty they have shared with their faces and voices. We hope this music will stand as a unique and meaningful experience of blending our Adas voices in holy song at this time. When you look back on this time of isolation, we hope you will think of our virtual choir as a shining bright spot. Halleluyah!
"We Are Adas" Virtual Choir
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This year, the Ma'alot class worked with Micah Hendler and Raise Your Voice Labs to write and produce an original song. See the final result here!
Special Programs
Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend at Adas Israel
Martin Luther King Shabbat Collaboration with Roderick Giles & Grace Gospel Choir.
“Light the Legend” Livestreamed Hanukkah Concert
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As we light our menorahs together and say goodbye to Shabbat, we embrace the ways we can celebrate Chanukah together this year. Light the Legend features a celebration of Hebrew, English, Ladino, and Yiddish music. With an array of professional musicians and singers, community faces and voices, as well a singalong grand finale of beloved Chanukah standards!
Composers' Corner
Composers’ Corner Havdallah with Zach Mayer
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Composers’ Corner with Hazzan Joanna Dulkin
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Composers’ Corner with Rabbi Yosef Goldman
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Composers’ Corner with Laurie Akers
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Composers’ Corner with Cantor Sol Zim
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Composers’ Corner with Cantor Sarah Myerson
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Composers’ Corner with Cantor Meir Finkelstein
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Roderick Giles, of Giles & Grace Gospel Choir Light
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Composers’ Corner with Cantor Gerald Cohen
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Composers’ Corner with Eliana Light
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Composers’ Corner with Dr. Michael Isaacson
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Ellen Allard: “The Queen of Jewish early childhood music”
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Composers’ Corner with Cantor Magda Fishman
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Composers’ Corner with Noah Aronson
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Composers’ Corner with Ramón Tasat
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Composers’ Corner with Zamar Ben
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Composers’ Corner with Cantor Elana Rozenfeld
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High Holy Days 5781
The month of Elul begins the journey toward the High Holy Days. Prepare for the spirit of these days with the lineup below of beautiful music videos and songs.
"B'rosh Hashanah" by Adas Israel's Virtual Choir
Untaneh Tokef with Cantor Arianne Brown
P'tach Lanu Shaar
Hayom T'amtseinu
Sim Shalom
Avinu Malkeinu
Shehecheyanu
Kol Nidre
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