This residency is sponsored by Sharon Gelperin in honor of her beloved father Sidney Shieldsz”l and all the other Beth El musicians who have blessed us with their devotion and talent.
Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz, an educator and practitioner of Jewish communal music, supports those who seek a deepened practice of empowered prayer and song.
A celebrated composer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, Deborah has collaborated on over two dozen records with a diverse array of voices in the Jewish soundscape, including her own albums: The Narrow and the Expanse (2020), Yetzira (2023), and her forthcoming third album Songs from the Beit Midrash – due for release in February 2026. Deborah serves on the faculty of the Hadar Institute as Director of Tefillah and Music.
Communal Song, Communal Leadership: A Workshop for Prayer Leaders
Each member of the community has the opportunity to contribute to the process of hiddur mitzvah-beautification of the mitzvah of prayer. How do we unearth the potential textures of sound and its intersection with the text of the siddur, empowering all in the real-time act of prayer and song? We’ll explore strategies and tools for cultivating empowered song and prayer communities. This workshop is for those steeped in leading communal prayer – as a professional or layleader.
This program is free to attend, but registration will be requested.
Shabbat Shira Community Shabbat Dinner
Join the Beth El community for dinner celebrating Shabbat Shira. Stay after dinner for Shabbat singing led by Rabbi Goldberg.
Registration will be required.
Singing at the Sea, Lamenting by the River: Song Narratives in Tanakh
How has music expressed both power and joy, and suffering and loss, throughout the Jewish people’s narrative? Where do we see our own experiences embedded within these stories? In this text-based class, we’ll explore two key Biblical narratives centering the outpouring of song – punctuating our own learning with moments of melody and mindfulness.
Songs from the Beit Midrash: Concert Gathering with Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz
Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz’s newest album Songs From The Beit Midrash activates a fresh collection of songs designed for communal uplift, spiritual sustenance, and reverent joy. Featuring a new sonic palette combining lush strings, electric instrumentals, and power harmonies, the album invites the listener into a soundscape of prayerful intention and artistic expression. Join Deborah and her renowned ensemble in this participatory gathering, delving into the melodies and exploring the communal possibilities embedded within!
Tickets for the concert on sale soon!
