Artist-in-residence
We have the honor and privilege of inviting distinguished artists and scholars from across the spectrum of Jewish life and culture to share their expertise, educate and facilitate discussion. This winter, please save Jan. 24-26, 2025 for our exciting artist-in-residence — Rabbi Josh Warshawsky!
Rabbi Josh Warshawsky is a nationally touring Jewish musician, song leader, composer, and educator, who has shared his original melodies and teachings with over 150 Jewish communities throughout the United States, Canada, the UK, and Israel. Josh seeks to build intentional praying communities, composing melodies to open up new possibilities for understanding the deep meaning of the words of our tradition. He has released five albums of Jewish music and has been featured on eight music anthology publications. Learn more at joshwarshawsky.com.
Programming
Join us for an inspiring and soulful weekend of song and community!
• Inside the Artist’s Studio with Rabbi Josh: Prior to Josh’s visit, singers and davenners in our community can gather on Jan. 7 for an evening on Zoom to learn and practice melodies.
• Shabbat B’Yahad and Dinner with Rabbi Josh Warshawsky: On Friday evening, Jan. 24, Rabbi Josh will lead us in a Kabbalat Shabbat service for our whole community and be our guest at Shabbat dinner following the prayer service.
• Shabbat Morning Prayer Service with Rabbi Josh Warshawsky: On Shabbat morning, Jan. 25, Rabbi Josh will lead Shaharit with Rabbis Eric and Jenny, with Kiddush lunch afterwards. Rabbi Josh will lead our blessing after the meal and lead us in a couple of Zemirot (Shabbat table songs).
• Rabbi Josh Warshawsky Collaborative Concert: On the evening of Jan. 25, sing your way out of Shabbat at this melavah malkah (literally, “escorting the [Shabbos] queen”) gathering with a dessert oneg and participatory concert.
• Sunday morning, Jan. 26: Rabbi Josh will be leading some fun activities with our Kramer Religious School students.
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