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UPCOMING RSI EVENTS

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5/8 @ 7:30p.m. — To Hold and Be Held: Workshop for Shelichei Tzibbur (Chicago)

Open to prayer leaders of all levels, this experiential workshop will explore strategies for harnessing the songful and spiritual potential of any given room when serving as shaliach tzibbur (leader of communal prayer) with an eye toward both holding the kahal, and allowing them to hold us in return. Facilitated by R. Deborah Sacks Mintz at Mah Tovu in partnership with Hadar Chicago. Register.

5/9 @ 7:30p.m. — Rising Song Gathering (Chicago)

Through the meditative and heart-opening power of nigunim, we will raise our voices and lift our spirits in this participatory communal song experience. As this program will take place during the Omer, we will use the power of our voices for our music-making. Facilitated by R. Deborah Sacks Mintz at Mah Tovu in partnership with Hadar Chicago. Doors open at 7:00 PM and music-making will begin at 7:30. Register.

5/29 @ 7:00p.m. — Abitah: An Evening with Yosef Goldman (NYC)

A night of sacred Jewish music and song, celebrating the recent release of Abitah, the latest album of renowned composer, singer, and Rabbi Yosef Goldman. Yosef’s music touches the heart and soul. It creates a rich and multilayered soundscape rooted in Middle Eastern vibes with influences ranging from contemporary Israeli chant circles to contemplative jazz, mystical Hasidic niggunim, and psychedelic folk-rock. Co-sponsored by Hadar Rising Song Institute, Romemu and Lab/Shul.Featuring Yosef Goldman, Yoni Battat, and Yoshie Fruchter, Daniel Ori and Shai Wetzer. Tickets.

7/21 — Save the Date: Rising Song Summer Gathering (NYC)

Come together in song and learning at the Rising Song Institute Summer Gathering, taking place at Yeshivat Hadar in New York City! Guided by a faculty team of composers, facilitators, and scholars, this experiential day offers the opportunity to explore and cultivate the underpinnings of empowered music and prayer community. Come build skills, ask questions, and immerse in heart-opening communal song!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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PAST RSI EVENTS

4/11 @ 7:00p.m. — Voices of Hope, Rising: A Communal Song Experience (NYC)

Following the Jerome L. Stern Pre-Pesah Lecture by Rabbi Avi Strausberg, “Children of Believers: Faith and Fear on the First Pesah,” R. Deborah Sacks Mintz will faciliate soulful, uplifting communal song, exploring the evening's themes of faith, hope, and redemption through nigunim, old and new. We’ll conclude with arvit. Information and registration.4/9 — Album Release Day! Simu Lev by Kedmah

3/9 — Album Release: Simu Lev by Kedmah

The debut album from Kedmah: The Rising Song Piyyut Project is available for streaming everywhere you listen to music! Listen and buy on Bandcamp!

4/2 @ 7:00p.m. — Midnight Praise, Redemption Song: Hallel on Pesah Night (Online)

Join us online for a special pre-Pesach session led by R. Deborah Sacks Mintz. Why is this song different from all other song? Hallel during the Pesah seder is uniquely structured, differentiating its recitation from Hallel on all other occasions — where typically it is recited in the morning, here we sing at night. Where typically we daven a continuous set order, here we interweave these Psalms with the retelling of the maggid. In this experiential session combining song and learning, we will unpack this practice and explore melodies designed to unearth the spiritual potential of this component of our sedarim.

3/26 — Single Release: “Yah Ribon” by Kedmah

The next single from Kedmah: The Rising Song Piyyut Project is available for streaming everywhere you listen to music! Listen to “Yah Ribon”!

3/19 — Single Release: “Ana Elekh” by Kedmah

The next single from Kedmah: The Rising Song Piyyut Project is available for streaming everywhere you listen to music! Listen to “Ana Elekh”!

3/19 @ 7:30p.m. — To Hold and Be Held: Shaliach Tzibbur Workshop (Boston)

Facilitated by R. Deborah Sacks Mintz, presented by Hadar Boston, and happening at Mishkan Tefila in Brookline, MA. Open to prayer leaders of all levels, this experiential workshop will explore strategies for harnessing the songful and spiritual potential of any given room when serving as shaliah tzibbur — leader of communal prayer — with an eye towards both holding the kahal, and allowing them to hold us in return.

3/16 @ 9:00p.m. — Rising Song Melava Malka with Hadar DC (Washington, DC)

Sing out the soulful sweetness of Shabbat and move into the week with a participatory gathering of rich harmony, deep groove, and heart-opening communal song — rooted in traditional texts, contemporary melodies, and the meditative power of the nigun. Facilitated by R. Deborah Sacks Mintz, R. Yosef Goldman, and guest musicians. Doors open at 8:45 pm. This event is part of Hadar DC's In Town Shabbaton.

3/5 — Single Release: “Adon Olam” by Kedmah

The first official single from Kedmah: The Rising Song Piyyut Project is available for streaming everywhere you listen to music! Stream “Adon Olam” wherever you listen to music!

2/26 @ 7:00p.m. — Rising Song Workshop with Joey Weisenberg (Richmond, VA)

Joey Weisenberg, renowned musician and founder of Hadar’s Rising Song Institute, will visit Temple Beth-El in Richmond, Virginia to lead an inspiring workshop of Jewish communal singing and to connect in person with members of his online Master Classes in Jewish Song! Join the Master Class community today ($18/month, cancelable anytime) to attend the workshop and to open up the magic of Jewish music through more than 1,000 in-depth video lessons! Learn more and subscribe to join.

2/25 @ 2:00p.m. — Rising Song Workshop with Joey Weisenberg (Rockville, MD)

Joey Weisenberg, renowned musician and founder of Hadar’s Rising Song Institute, will visit the Bender JCC in Rockville, MD to lead an inspiring workshop of Jewish communal singing and to connect in person with members of his online Master Classes in Jewish Song! Join the Master Class community today ($18/month, cancelable anytime) to attend the workshop and to open up the magic of Jewish music through more than 1,000 in-depth video lessons! Learn more and subscribe to join.

2/25 @ 7:30p.m. — Rising Song Workshop with Joey Weisenberg (Washington, DC)

Joey Weisenberg, renowned musician and founder of Hadar’s Rising Song Institute, will visit the EDCJCC in Washington, DC to lead an inspiring workshop of Jewish communal singing and to connect in person with members of his online Master Classes in Jewish Song! Join the Master Class community today ($18/month, cancelable anytime) to attend the workshop and to open up the magic of Jewish music through more than 1,000 in-depth video lessons! Learn more and subscribe to join.

2/22 @ 7:30p.m. — Rising Song Workshop with Joey Weisenberg (Harrisburg, PA)

Joey Weisenberg, renowned musician and founder of Hadar’s Rising Song Institute, will visit Chisuk Emuna Congregation in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to lead an inspiring workshop of Jewish communal singing and to connect in person with members of his online Master Classes in Jewish Song! Join the Master Class community today ($18/month, cancelable anytime) to attend the workshop and to open up the magic of Jewish music through more than 1,000 in-depth video lessons! Learn more and subscribe to join.

2/8 @ 7:30p.m. — Weaving Communal Song Workshop with R. Deborah Sacks Mintz (Berkeley, CA)

How do we unearth the potential textures of sound and support ourselves and one another in the real-time act of prayer and communal song? We’ll explore strategies and tools in the cultivation of empowered spiritual musicality in our community. Come ready to learn, sing, and dream. All are welcome! Co-sponsored by Urban Adamah, Hadar's Rising Song Institute, Base Bay, Chochmat HaLev, GatherBay, Kol, Minyan Dafna, Moishe House Rockridge, Netivot Shalom, and the Sacred Music Fellowship. Register.

2/2-2/3 — Shabbaton with R. Deborah Sacks Mintz at Darkhei Noam (NYC)

In times like these, when our hearts are breaking, music has the power to heal. Join Darkhei Noam for their first musical scholar-in-residence! R. Deborah Sacks Mintz will lead tefilla, speak before Musaf, and lead a musical workshop at a communal lunch: Centering the Nigun: The Power of Wordless Song. Babysitting provided! Information and registration.

2/1 @ 8:00p.m. — Sacred Song Circle with RAZA (NYC)

An intentional night of prayer and nigunim with the acclaimed nigunist Chana Raskin, also known as RAZA, with R. Deborah Sacks Mintz, Éléonore Weill, Israel Portnoy, and Maya Cohen. Feel the music of our tradition during this Havurah special event at Sixth Street Synagogue in the heart of the East Village. Doors open at 7:00, song circle begins at 8:00. TICKETS.

1/27 @ 7:00p.m. ET — Rooted in Earth, Reaching Toward Heaven: Shabbat Shirah Havdalah (Atlanta)

Melodies and meaning intertwine at this year's Shabbat Shirah event, a communal havdalah and concert thoughtfully curated by Music Director Rebekka Goldsmith, and Chorus Director Will Robertson, in partnership with Rabbi Mike Rothbaum. This special evening will feature the Congregation Bet Haverim Chorus and Band, and other special guests from CBH and the Atlanta Jewish community. Join us for a multi-layered tapestry of voices, instruments, visual art and spoken word, stitched together through song. Happening in-person in Atlanta and on Zoom. Tickets.

1/27 @ 7:15p.m. ET — Singing for the World We Dream with Aly Halpert (Montclair, NJ)

Havdalah followed by a participatory concert of original music and Hadar Rising Song hits by singer/songwriter Aly Halpert, with violinist Arielle Rivera Korman. Songs that bring us hope and help us dream that another world is possible. Happening in-person at Congregation Shomrei Emunah in Montclair, NJ.

1/27 @ 6:30p.m. CT — Songs of Ascent: Joey Weisenberg Shabbat Shirah Concert (Denver)

A magical evening of Jewish music at the Hebrew Educational Alliance in Denver with Joey Weisenberg, the founder and director of Hadar's Rising Song Institute, and an ensemble of local musicians.

1/27 @ 7:00p.m. ET — New Moon Rising Shabbat Shirah Concert (Houston)

On Saturday night following Shabbat Shirah, Elana Arian, Deborah Sacks Mintz, and Chava Mirel perform at Congregation Emanu El in Houston, Texas. This trio of female powerhouses, New Moon Rising, embodies the best that musical collaboration can be – a soulful oasis of rich harmonies, deep friendship, and joy.

12/21 — Joey Weisenberg & the Hadar Ensemble, Live in Concert (NYC)

Gather in song and celebration with Joey Weisenberg and the Hadar Ensemble! Get your tickets and come together in community at B’nai Jeshurun, on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, or watch the concert from home online. The annual concert will showcase the Ensemble’s signature fusion of traditional Jewish sounds and eclectic influences, and together we’ll create a space of joy, meditation, and communal connection. Join the community on December 21 to raise your voice and participate in the transformative power of communal song! WATCH THE CONCERT RECORDING!

12/18-12/21 — Hadar's Rising Song Intensive (NYC)

Reach new heights in song and spirituality at Hadar's Rising Song Intensive (HRSI). Led by Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz, with Joey Weisenberg and a team of stellar faculty and musicians, HRSI offers the opportunity to study traditional melodies and sounds, bring new music into being, and climb the ladder of song together.

11/27 — Beyond Words: A Rising Song Gathering (Seattle)

The weight of the moment is overwhelming. In the midst of so much tragedy, we need community — we need moments of uplift — more than ever. In these difficult times, nigunim (wordless melodies) can be a container for the yearnings of our hearts. Come together in participatory, heart-opening songs with Hadar's Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz, featuring Chava Mirel. All voices welcome into this uplifting communal space. Presented in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle and Congregation Beth Shalom. Registration and Information.

11/16 — Kedmah: Rising Song’s Piyyut Ensemble Concert Debut (Philadelphia)

Spanning from Temple times to today, piyyutim utilize complex and beautiful Hebrew poetry to infuse spirit and meaning into the sacred and ordinary moments of human experience. The stirring melodies are rooted in the illustrious and colorful tradition of maqam– a distinct system of musical expression found exclusively in the music of the Arab world, Turkey, Iran, and North Africa. In their debut concert at the Weitzman Museum, Kedmah: Rising Song’s Piyyut Ensemble, honors and reinvents the living sacred traditions without compromising the nuances that distinguish it from the Ashkenazi and Western soundscape of American Jewish music. Join us for this unforgettable evening of music, part of Secret Chords concert series. TICKETS!

10/31-11/14 — Nusach Survey Course: Weekday Tefillah (Virtual)

Are you seeking skills in weekday morning prayer leadership? Have a basic grasp of the nusah, but seek to explore soundscape in greater depth? In this course, meeting online on Tuesdays at 12pm Eastern, R. Deborah Sacks Mintz will unpack the traditional sounds of weekday shaharit, minha, and arvit, with opportunities for leadership skill-building, text study, and enhanced facility with the siddur. Register.

11/10-11/11 — Song & Spirit Shabbaton (Baltimore)

Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz leads a weekend of experiential music and study — including songful davening, a collaborative workshop, and a concert following Shabbat — at Chevrei Tzedek Congregation in Baltimore, MD. Register.

11/7 — Beyond Words: A Rising Song Gathering (Chicago)

11/4 — Rising Song Concert (Philadelphia)

Join the Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel community to sing with beloved RSI Philadelphia musicians in their participatory concert. The show will feature Aly Halpert, Rachel Chang, Kohenet Avra Shapiro, Jessie Reagen Mann, and Koach Baruch Frazier. Tickets

11/2 — Beyond Words: A Rising Song Gathering (Washington, DC)

When the limitations of words may tether our prayers, nigunim - wordless song - can offer a container for the yearnings of our hearts. Come together in heart-opening, participatory song with Hadar's Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz and facilitators from the Boston communal song community. All voices welcome into this uplifting communal space. This event is in partnership with the Bender JCC. Register.

10/29 — Joey Weisenberg in Concert (Los Angeles)

Communal musical experience at Temple Israel of Hollywood. Register.

10/26 — Hadar West Coast Opening Event (Los Angeles)

An evening of heart-opening song and prayer, with R. David Kasher and Joey Weisenberg, and a chance to hear about Hadar’s vision for supporting Jewish learning and living in Los Angeles.

10/26 — Beyond Words: A Rising Song Gathering (Boston)

9/29-10/2 — Sukkahfest at Pearlstone feat. Joey Weisenberg

Come celebrate Sukkot at Pearlstone in Reisterstown, MD with special guest Joey Weisenberg and experience inspiring Jewish learning, spirited singing, festive farm-to-table meals, and an inclusive community building experience.

9/21 — Album Release: Abitah by Yosef Goldman

Rabbi Yosef Goldman’s album, Abitah, arrives to Rising Song Records and a streaming platform near you. Listen and download on Bandcamp.

9/21 @ 8:00 p.m. ET — Selihot Beit Midrash (NYC)

Open Beit Midrash and Selihot during the aseret yamei teshuva on Thursday, September 21 at Yeshivat Hadar (190 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY). From 8:00-9:00 PM, Jeremy Tabick will lead a guided havruta-based class on the topic of "When Teshuvah Isn't Enough," exploring the complicated world of teshuvah through a midrashic passage that questions the limits of this powerful atoning force. Then, from 9:15-10:00 PM, Rabbi Yosef Goldman and Advanced Kollel member Miriam Lichtenberg will lead a moving and spiritually enriching Selihot service in Nusah Meshulav. This contemporary Israeli “integrated nusah” combines elements of the Ashkenazi and Mizrahi traditions, allowing Jews from different ethnic backgrounds to join together in prayer in a unified voice. Register to join in-person.

9/18 @ 8:00 p.m. ET — Nusah Workshop with Joey Weisenberg (Virtual)

Part of Hadar’s High Holiday Leaders Haburah, this nusah deep dive with Joey will focus on a handful of prayers from a specific High Holiday service. Subscribe to join live or watch a recording afterward. This is one of nine live gatherings on Zoom for aspiring prayer leaders looking to build skills, seasoned shlichei tzibbur seeking like-minded community, or anyone looking to immerse in the soundscape of the Yamim Noraim’s special liturgy. This year's series includes nusah workshops, leadership processing sessions, and in-depth explorations of seasonal liturgy. Our supportive learning community is guided by haburah faculty Joey Weisenberg, R. Deborah Sacks Mintz, Dena Weiss, and R. Aviva Richman. Designed for all levels of experience with prayer leadership, this program combines live communal study with Joey Weisenberg’s master class library of on-demand instructional videos, containing a comprehensive High Holiday nusah course. Learn more about the program and subscribe to join.

9/13 @ 8:00 p.m. ET— Exploring Leadership Identity with R. Deborah Sacks Mintz (Virtual)

R. Deborah Sacks Mintz facilitates an exploration of prayer leadership identity on Zoom. This is one of several live gatherings of Hadar’s High Holiday Leaders Haburah for aspiring prayer leaders looking to build skills, seasoned shelihei tzibbur seeking like-minded community, or anyone looking to immerse in the soundscape of the Yamim Noraim’s special liturgy. This year's series includes nusaḥ workshops, leadership processing sessions, and in-depth explorations of seasonal liturgy. Designed for all levels of experience with prayer leadership, this program combines live communal study with Joey Weisenberg’s master class library of on-demand instructional videos, containing a comprehensive High Holiday nusah course. Learn more about the program and subscribe to join.

9/10 @ 8:00 p.m. ET — Nusah Workshop with Joey Weisenberg (Virtual)

9/9 @ 8:45 p.m. ET — Yetzira: A Selihot Gathering of Song with Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz (NYC)

Join Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz and her musical ensemble for an immersive evening of rich harmony, deep groove, and heart-opening communal song in-person at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun in New York City and streaming online. Drawing from the melodies and texts uplifted in Deborah's newest album Yetzira, we'll raise our voices together this Leil Selihot, reflecting on the past, sinking into the present, and looking toward opportunities for renewal ahead. Register to join in person, or tune in live on Facebook and YouTube. Doors open at 8:15PM, concert begins at 8:45PM, and is followed by dessert and selihot services. Presented by B’nai Jeshurun in partnership with Hadar’s Rising Song Institute. Register to attend in-person.

8/28 — Single Release: “Dim’ati” by Yosef Goldman

The next single from Rabbi Yosef Goldman’s album, Abitah, comes to Rising Song Records on Monday, August 28. Pre-save “Dim'ati” on Spotify.

8/23 @ 8:00 p.m. ET— Hadar's High Holiday Leaders Haburah (Virtual)

R. Deborah Sacks Mintz facilitates an exploration of prayer leadership identity on Zoom. This is one of several live gatherings for aspiring prayer leaders looking to build skills, seasoned shelihei tzibbur seeking like-minded community, or anyone looking to immerse in the soundscape of the Yamim Noraim’s special liturgy. This year's series includes nusaḥ workshops, leadership processing sessions, and in-depth explorations of seasonal liturgy. Designed for all levels of experience with prayer leadership, this program combines live communal study with Joey Weisenberg’s master class library of on-demand instructional videos, containing a comprehensive High Holiday nusah course. Learn more about the program and subscribe to join.

8/17 — Single Release: “Nireh Or” by Yosef Goldman

The next single from Rabbi Yosef Goldman’s album, Abitah, comes to Rising Song Records on Thursday, August 17, in honor of Rosh Chodesh Elul. Listen to “Nireh Or” on Bandcamp.

8/13 — Hadar's High Holiday Leaders Haburah (Virtual)

Nusach deep dive with Joey Weisenberg, focused on Rosh Hashanah Musaf. One of nine live gatherings on Zoom for aspiring prayer leaders looking to build skills, seasoned shlichei tzibbur seeking like-minded community, or anyone looking to immerse in the soundscape of the Yamim Noraim’s special liturgy. This year's series includes nusah workshops, leadership processing sessions, and in-depth explorations of seasonal liturgy. Our supportive learning community is guided by haburah faculty Joey Weisenberg, R. Deborah Sacks Mintz, Dena Weiss, and R. Aviva Richman. Designed for all levels of experience with prayer leadership, this program combines live communal study with Joey Weisenberg’s master class library of on-demand instructional videos, containing a comprehensive High Holiday nusah course. Learn more about the program and subscribe to join.

8/10 @ 7:30 p.m. ET — RAZA in Concert: Celebrating Kapelya (NYC)

An evening of soul-deep, devotional communal song. Join Chana Raskin—and the original RAZA ensemble!—to sing and celebrate the nigunim of RAZA's debut album, Kapelya. Come as you are, and be embraced by the power of heart-opening melody and prayer. Doors open at 7:00PM, and the concert begins at 7:30PM. This program is presented in partnership with Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. SOLD OUT. Listen to Kapelya on Bandcamp.

8/8 @ 8:00 p.m. ET— Hadar's High Holiday Leaders Haburah (Virtual)

Rabbi Aviva Richman's session, “Recasting God the Judge in a World of Hesed,” will explore prominent themes of the High Holiday liturgy, approaching the season with a "hesed-first" mindset to see how it affects the experience of prayer on Rosh Haahanah and Yom Kippur. This is the third live gathering of an ongoing study group for aspiring prayer leaders looking to build skills, seasoned shelihei tzibbur seeking like-minded community, or anyone looking to immerse in the soundscape of the Yamim Noraim’s special liturgy. This year's series includes nusaḥ workshops, leadership processing sessions, and in-depth explorations of seasonal liturgy. Our supportive learning community will be guided by haburah faculty Joey Weisenberg, R. Deborah Sacks Mintz, Dena Weiss, and R. Aviva Richman. Designed for all levels of experience with prayer leadership, this program combines live communal study with Joey Weisenberg’s master class library of on-demand instructional videos, containing a comprehensive High Holiday nusah course. Learn more about the program and subscribe to join.

8/2 @ 8:00 p.m. ET— Hadar's High Holiday Leaders Haburah (Virtual)

In the second live gathering of this summer study group, R. Deborah Sacks Mintz facilitates as prayer leadership processing session. For aspiring prayer leaders looking to build skills, seasoned shelihei tzibbur seeking like-minded community, or anyone looking to immerse in the soundscape of the Yamim Noraim’s special liturgy. This year's series includes nusaḥ workshops, leadership processing sessions, and in-depth explorations of seasonal liturgy. Our supportive learning community will be guided by haburah faculty Joey Weisenberg, R. Deborah Sacks Mintz, Dena Weiss, and R. Aviva Richman. Designed for all levels of experience with prayer leadership, this program combines live communal study with Joey Weisenberg’s master class library of on-demand instructional videos, containing a comprehensive High Holiday nusah course. Learn more about the program and subscribe to join.

7/30 — Hadar's Rising Song Institute Summer Gathering (White Plains, NY)

Come together in song, learning, and community at the Rising Song Institute Summer Gathering! Guided by a stellar faculty team of composers, facilitators, and scholars — Yoni Battat, Aly Halpert, Anthony Russell, Chana Raskin, Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz, and Joey Weisenberg — this immersive day of experiential music and learning in White Plains, NY, offers the opportunity to encounter new melodies, dive into traditional sounds, and experience the power of communal singing. The RSI Summer Gathering will comprise three core offerings: immersing in communal song, studying traditional sounds, and engaging in collective conversation.

7/28 — Single Release: “Veshamru” by Yosef Goldman

The next single from Rabbi Yosef Goldman’s album, Abitah, comes to Rising Song Records on Friday, July 28, in honor of Shabbat Nachamu, the Shabbat of consolation after Tisha B'Av. Listen to “Veshamru” on Bandcamp.

7/23 — Hadar's High Holiday Leaders Haburah (Virtual)

Opening session with Joey Weisenberg, a deep-dive into Rosh Hashanah Maariv, the first of 9 sessions. For aspiring prayer leaders looking to build skills, seasoned shlichei tzibbur seeking like-minded community, or anyone looking to immerse in the soundscape of the Yamim Noraim’s special liturgy. This year's series includes nusaḥ workshops, leadership processing sessions, and in-depth explorations of seasonal liturgy. Our supportive learning community will be guided by haburah faculty Joey Weisenberg, R. Deborah Sacks Mintz, Dena Weiss, and R. Aviva Richman. Designed for all levels of experience with prayer leadership, this program combines live communal study with Joey Weisenberg’s master class library of on-demand instructional videos, containing a comprehensive High Holiday nusah course. The summer schedule of live Zoom sessions begins on Sunday, July 23 at 8 p.m. Eastern. Learn more about the program and subscribe to join.

6/29 @ 7:30 p.m. ET — Love Is the Ground: Album Release & Queer Jewish Music Night (Philadelphia)

Celebrate the release of Rena Branson’s album, Love Is the Ground, at The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. Branson’s music seamlessly weaves together Hebrew liturgy, English poetry, and wordless nigunim (spiritual melodies). This 2-set concert includes featured songs from the album and original compositions by Branson’s West Philly-based queer Jewish musical collaborators, including Rachel Chang, Dr. Koach Baruch Frazier, Aly Halpert, Marques Hollie, Joni Leibovic and Marni Loffman, with additional accompaniment by Mel Hsu. The evening will be emceed by Rabbi Mónica Gomery. In-person and virtual livestream options available. Learn more and get tickets!

6/19 — Rosh Hodesh Tammuz Concert with Yahala Lachmish & Deborah Sacks Mintz (Jerusalem)

Shira V’Siha: Rosh Hodesh Tammuz Concert with Yahala Lachmish & Deborah Sacks Mintz at Hadar in Israel. REGISTER HERE!

6/18 — Welcoming Tammuz Through Song (Haifa)

“Welcoming Tammuz Through Song,” a Rosh Hodesh nigun circle with Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz at Kehilat Moriah in Haifa, Israel.

6/15 — RAZA Kapelya Celebration Concert (Jerusalem)

An evening of nigun, devotion and prayer, you are invited to sink into and be embraced by the power of communal song. Join us at the Fuchsberg Center in Jerusalem, Israel as we gather to sing and celebrate the nigunim on RAZA's debut album Kapelya (Rising Song Records). Get tickets!

6/5 — Album Release Day! Yetzira by Deborah Sacks Mintz

Yetzira is a collection of new melodies paired with evocative texts from diverse corners of Jewish liturgical tradition. This record dances and journeys through themes of wonder and blessing, rest and redemption, yearning and sorrow, integration and compassion, memory and renewal. And in the middle - one wordless nigun, the unboundaried and untethered notes of a melody, soaring unhindered by the limitations of text. Listen to the singles and pre-order the album.

6/4 @ 6:00 p.m. ET — Joey Weisenberg & The Hadar Ensemble Concert (Teaneck, NJ)

Live concert at Congregation Beth Sholom in Teaneck, NJ. Learn more and reserve tickets!

5/18 @ 7:00 p.m. CT — Joey Weisenberg Live (Chicago)

Mishkan Chicago and Hadar Chicago are thrilled to host Joey Weisenberg for a one-night-only concert at Chicago’s Wilson Abbey, open to the general public. Drawing on original material from all of his albums, as well as an encyclopedic knowledge of Hebrew prayer, nigunim (melodies), and ancient Jewish sources, Joey Weisenberg creates musical moments that are both grounding and transcendent, full of magical melody and collective harmony. Incorporating delicate songcraft and captivating storytelling, a concert with Joey is an unforgettable experience of intimate communal song and exuberant collective musical expression. We hope you’ll join us for this incredibly special night.

5/17 @ 7:30 p.m. ET — Joey Weisenberg Live in Boston

Hadar Boston and Newton’s New Jewish Collaborative Campus present Joey Weisenberg in concert. Drawing on original material from all of his albums, as well as an encyclopedic knowledge of Hebrew prayer, nigunim, and ancient Jewish sources, Joey Weisenberg creates musical moments that are both grounding and transcendent, full of magical melody and collective harmony. Incorporating delicate songcraft and captivating storytelling, a concert with Joey is an unforgettable experience of intimate communal song and exuberant collective musical expression. Co-sponsored by Hadar Boston, Temple Reyim, Hebrew College, JARTS, Jewish Women’s Archive, Kesher Newton, Keshet, Mayyim Hayyim, Massachusetts Board of Rabbis, RUACH, and Zamir Chorale of Boston. Information and registration.

5/9 @ 6:30 p.m. ET — Lag Ba’Omer in Harlem: Communal Song and Celebration

Come together for an outdoor gathering of joyful, participatory communal music! Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz and musicians from the RSI community will facilitate an evening of heart-opening song under the stars. Snacks and drinks will be provided. All ages, life stages, and backgrounds welcome. No musical experience necessary! Space is limited. Join the waitlist.

4/30 @ 7:00 p.m. ET — Hadar DC Nigun Circle with Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz

Through the meditative power of the nigun — wordless melody — together we will raise our voices and lift our spirits. Experience the depths of communal Jewish song in a participatory experience led by R. Deborah Sacks Mintz, in partnership with DC’s vibrant communal singing community. Presented in partnership with Bender JCC, Adat Shalom, Bnai Israel, DC Minyan, Segulah, Maayan Chadash, the Den Collective, Minyan Roeh, Fabrangen, Ohr Kodesh, Adas Israel Congregation, Tifereth Israel, and Shaare Torah. Registration is free, but space is limited!

4/2 @ 12:45 p.m. ET — Miriam’s Journey: An Exploration Through Text and Song

Learn and sing with Rabbi Aviva Richman and Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz during Hadar’s Pre-Pesah Yom Iyyun. We often picture the prophet Miriam as a vibrant and joyful dancer, tambourine in hand, embodying confidence—even exuberance—in redemption. Yet reflecting on the arc of her life, Miriam surely experienced much anxiety, doubt, and even bitterness. Through an exploration of Miriam’s journey as brought to life through text and music, we’ll tease out the vibrancy of her fleeting moments of inner clarity—in her youth and old age—and also linger on the decades of doubt and uncertainty that filled most of her life. This session will interweave learning, song, and reflection. Register.

3/30 @ 8:35 p.m. ET — Voices of Hope, Rising: A Communal Song Experience

Part of an evening of Torah and song in preparation for Pesah in-person at Yeshivat Hadar in New York City and online. Join Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz for soulful, uplifting communal song, exploring the evening's themes of faith, hope, and redemption through nigunim, old and new. Register.

3/28 @ 8:00 p.m. ET — Rising Daveners Open House for Aspiring Prayer Leaders

Tour the b'nei mitzvah course with the Rising Song team. Are you a b'nei mitzvah student or aspiring prayer leader looking for a way to learn liturgy from the ground up? The Rising Daveners Master Class with Joey Weisenberg and Rena Branson offers a fun, supportive, and easy-to-use method for beginners of all ages to grow their prayer leadership skills and master the essentials of leading Shabbat services. Join the Rising Song team for a virtual open house to get a tour of the online, self-guided course and learn how you can integrate it into your learning. Subscribe to the Rising Daveners course.

3/27 @ 7:00 p.m. ET — Joyful Jewish Jams with Aly Halpert and Batya Levine (Ann Arbor)

Join the University of Michigan School of Social Work’s Jewish Communal Leadership Program for an evening of Joyful Jewish Jams with Batya Levine and Aly Halpert at The Ark in Ann Arbor! We look forward to bringing together musical artists who weave Jewish tradition into their music, in celebration of Jewish ritual, culture and peoplehood There will be a Q&A session at the end. Admission is free. Doors at 6:30pm. RSVP.

3/26 @ 4:00 p.m. ET — Seder Songs and So Much More!

Join composer, songleader, and educator Eliana Light for an exploration of songs to prepare ourselves for Pesah! From bedikat hametz to dayenu to chol hamoed, this journey through Pesah of learning and song will be interactive and fun for the whole family. This program is geared toward children ages 6-10 and their families, but open to all ages! Presented by Hadar’s Rising Song Institute, Hadar’s Children and Families Division, and The Light Lab. Free registration.

3/24 - 3/25 — Rising Song Shabbaton with R. Deborah Sacks Mintz (Kansas City)

An uplifting weekend of song and study at Congregation Beth Shalom in Overland Park, KS, where Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz will lead davening, group study, communal singing and a Havdalah concert after Shabbat. Learn more and register.

3/22 @ 8:00 p.m. ET — Rising Daveners Open House for Clergy, Educators and Organizational Leaders

Tour the b'nei mitzvah course with Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz on Zoom. How can you empower b'nei mitzvah students and train your community's next generation of prayer leaders? The Rising Daveners Master Class with Joey Weisenberg and Rena Branson offers a fun, supportive, and easy-to-use method for beginners of all ages to grow their prayer leadership skills and master the essentials of leading Shabbat services. Join Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz for a virtual open house to get a tour of the online, self-guided course and learn how you can integrate into your community's youth and family educational programs. Register.

2/26 @ 8:00 p.m. ET — Singing Into Softness & Ease with Rena Branson (Virtual)

The last of a 3-session series with Rena Branson, this is an invitation to relax into melody and practice being gentle with ourselves. Please feel welcome to sing along or not, to listen in bed or the tub, to cook, paint, or engage in whatever ways are most nourishing to you! We’ll be learning Rena’s original songs rooted in Jewish text, including songs from their album (“Love Is the Ground”) as well as brand new music. While there will be an arc from one session to the next, you’re welcome to come to as few or many sessions as you’d like. The sessions are 2/12, 2/19, and 2/26 from 8-9pm ET. Live captioning will be provided. There is a sliding scale cost to attend. Register on Zoom.

2/22 — RAZA רזא Album Release Day!

Kapelya, the debut album from RAZA רזא, is out today on Rising Song Records! Listen wherever you stream music!

2/19 @ 8:00 p.m. ET — Singing Into Softness & Ease with Rena Branson (Virtual)

The second of a 3-session series with Rena Branson, this is an invitation to relax into melody and practice being gentle with ourselves. Please feel welcome to sing along or not, to listen in bed or the tub, to cook, paint, or engage in whatever ways are most nourishing to you! We’ll be learning Rena’s original songs rooted in Jewish text, including songs from their album (“Love Is the Ground”) as well as brand new music. While there will be an arc from one session to the next, you’re welcome to come to as few or many sessions as you’d like. The sessions are 2/12, 2/19, and 2/26 from 8-9pm ET. Live captioning will be provided. There is a sliding scale cost to attend. Register on Zoom.

2/12 @ 8:00 p.m. ET — Singing Into Softness & Ease with Rena Branson (Virtual)

The first of a 3-session series with Rena Branson, this is an invitation to relax into melody and practice being gentle with ourselves. Please feel welcome to sing along or not, to listen in bed or the tub, to cook, paint, or engage in whatever ways are most nourishing to you! We’ll be learning Rena’s original songs rooted in Jewish text, including songs from their album (“Love Is the Ground”) as well as brand new music. While there will be an arc from one session to the next, you’re welcome to come to as few or many sessions as you’d like. The sessions are 2/12, 2/19, and 2/26 from 8-9pm ET. Live captioning will be provided. There is a sliding scale cost to attend. Register on Zoom.

1/26 @ 7:30 p.m. ET — Hadar Boston Nigun Circle w/ R. Deborah Sacks Mintz (Boston)

Through the meditative power of the nigun — wordless melody — together we will raise our voices and lift our spirits. Experience the depths and joys of communal Jewish song in a participatory musical and spiritual experience led by R. Deborah Sacks Mintz from Hadar’s Rising Song Institute. This program will be hosted at Temple Beth Zion in Brookline and is open to the public. Register here!

1/24 - 2/28 — Nusah Survey Course: Shabbat Morning Tefillah w/ R. Deborah Sacks Mintz (Virtual)

In this six-week online course, part of Hadar’s Virtual Beit Midrash, Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz unpacks the nusah of Shabbat morning pseukei d'zimra, Shaharit, and Musaf, with opportunities for leadership skill-building, text study, and enhanced facility with the siddur. This class meets on Zoom on Tuesdays from January 24 - February 28.

1/24 @ 12:45 p.m. ET— Nusah Survey Course: Shabbat Morning Tefillah w/ R. Deborah Sacks Mintz (Virtual)

1/21 @ 8:00 p.m. ET — Rising Song Concert Gathering w/ R. Deborah Sacks Mintz (Chicago)

An evening of rich harmony, deep groove, and heart-opening communal song, hosted by Metro Chicago Hillel. All are invited to raise their voices in this participatory concert, as we bid farewell to Shabbat and prepare for the week ahead! Get tickets!

12/26 — "Klimovitcher Nigun" Single Release from RAZA רזא

The second single from RAZA רזא’s forthcoming album (out on Rising Song Records, February 2023) is available! Listen wherever you stream music!

12/22 @ 7:30 p.m. ET — Joey Weisenberg & the Hadar Ensemble Concert (Manhattan)

Watch online or get tickets to attend in person at B’nai Jeshurun, 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY. Watch the concert video!

12/19-12/22 — Hadar's Rising Song Intensive

12/18 - 10:30-4:45 PM — RSI Virtual Yom Iyyun

Rising Song’s day of online music and learning. All sessions will be held on Zoom. See a sample schedule & register.

12/11 @ 3:30 PM — Galeet Dardashti & Divahn in Concert (Brooklyn)

Capping off the weekend of the installation of Rabbi Michelle Dardashti, this pre-Hanukkah celebration concert at Brooklyn’s Kane Street Synagogue is co-sponsored by Hadar’s Rising Song Institute and many wonderful NY-area partners. Divahn’s recent album, Shalhevet, features original interpretations of traditional Sephardi/Mizrahi Jewish songs that blend lush string arrangements, eclectic Indian, Middle Eastern, and Latin percussion, and vocals spanning Hebrew, Persian, and Arabic traditions. More info and tickets.

12/8-12/11 — Rising Song in Atlanta!

SONG CIRCLE - Join the Nigun Collective, hosted by Ma’alot in Atlanta, GA, on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. to sing nigunim (soulful, wordless melodies both new and old) with visiting artist Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz. Reserve a spot!
SHABBATON - Deborah Sacks Mintz visits Or Hadash in Atlanta, GA as musical scholar-in-residence for a magical Shabbat, full of song, spirituality and study. Learn more and register.
CONCERT - Deborah is joined by her ensemble and local singer-songwriter Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 8:00 p.m. for an evening of rich harmony, deep groove, and heart-opening communal song. Get tickets.
WORKSHOP - Gather on Sunday morning, Dec. 11, for a sessions titled “Harmony and Hiddur: Weaving the Communal Song” at Or Hadash in Atlanta. Learn more and register.

11/30 @ 7:30 p.m. ET — **Aly Halpert Loosen Album Celebration Concert**

Join us online or in person for a concert celebrating the album “Loosen”, Aly Halpert’s first release with Rising Song Records. Recorded one year ago in November 2021 and released in April 2022, “Loosen” has never been performed with the full band who recorded it alongside an in-person audience. Join us for this special, one-time opportunity to sing along to the whole album with Aly and the other incredible artists who made this music possible: Anat Hochberg, Batya Levine, Molly Bajgot and Sonya Major on harmony vocals, Arielle Korman and Jessie Reagan-Mann on strings, Richie Barshay on percussion, and Joey Weisenberg on the bass, octave mandolin, and baritone ukulele. We can’t wait to be with you! Happening in person in Philadelphia’s Calvary Center for Culture & Community, and streaming live on Zoom. TICKETS!

11/19 @ 7:30 p.m. ET — Rising Song Havdalah Concert w/ R. Deborah Sacks Mintz

Join composer, singer, and song-facilitator Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz at Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, DC for an evening of rich harmony, deep groove, and heart-opening communal song. All are invited to raise their voices in this participatory concert, as we bid farewell to Shabbat and prepare for the week ahead! Get tickets.

10/30 — Joey Weisenberg in San Francisco!

Joey travels to the West Coast for a day of workshops and singing at Congregation Sherith Israel (2266 California St, San Francisco). Learn how to build singing communities (11 am-3 pm), gather with other Bay Area cantors (3-5 pm) and join the whole community for a Rising Song Gathering and Concert at 7pm. Learn more, register for the workshops and get tickets to the concert.

10/2 @ 8 p.m. ET — Hadar's High Holidays Leadership Training 2022 - Session #9 with Joey Weisenberg

Whether you are an experienced shaliach tzibur, aspire to step into prayer leadership or just want to get acquainted with the special liturgy of the High Holidays, now is the time to start preparing for the new year. Join Hadar's High Holidays Training to immerse in this sacred soundscape and learn how to lead Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur davening. Combining live communal study with an on-demand virtual library of instructional videos, this training series is designed for all levels of experience with prayer leadership and can benefit anyone who knows how to read the text in the siddur. This year's program features four prayer workshops with Joey Weisenberg and three leadership processing sessions with Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz. Participants will also have the opportunity to delve deep into seasonal texts with other faculty from the Hadar Institute. All live sessions are recorded and archived for subscribers to watch or rewatch whenever it's convenient. Learn more and subscribe to join.

10/1 @ 9 p.m. ET — Singing Through the Season of Return: A 10 Days Communal Concert

Mark the season of teshuva through communal song and ritual. Deborah Sacks Mintz is joined by an outstanding musical ensemble, including beloved colleague Elana Arian, and together we'll uplift this season through music and mindfulness, communal song and learning. At the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, co-presented by Hadar and the Rising Song Institute. Learn more and get tickets.

9/21 @ 8 p.m. ET — Hadar's High Holidays Leadership Training 2022 - Session #8 with R’ Elie Kaunfer

Join Rabbi Elie Kaunfer for the eighth live session of Hadar's 2022 High Holidays Leadership Training. This session will focus on "The Deeper Literary Meaning of Untane Tokef”. All live sessions are recorded and archived for subscribers to watch or rewatch whenever it's convenient. Learn more and subscribe to join.

9/18 @ 8 p.m. ET — Rena Branson’s Album Release Celebration

Come celebrate the release of Rena Branson's debut album, Love Is the Ground! Rena's songs integrate Jewish liturgy and melodic modes with a range of contemporary influences and original poetry. Please join us from 8-9:30pm ET on Sunday, Sept. 18 for live acoustic performances with special guests, streaming new music videos, and listening to selections of the album. There will also be Q&A about the music, which was created in collaboration with over 30 Jewish/LGBTQIA+/BIPOC artists! Register for Zoom link.

9/18 @ 4:30 p.m. PT — Lift Up Elul Concert: Joey Weisenberg in Portland

Joey Weisenberg travels to Portland for a special Elul concert that will stir your soul and lift your spirit as we approach the High Holy Days. Presented by community partners Congregation Shaarie Torah and Congregation Havurah Shalom. Tickets available here.

9/18 @ 1 p.m. PT — Elul Concert with Deborah Sacks Mintz and Chava Mirel

Join us at Congregation Beth Israel in beautiful Bellingham, WA — the northern-most tip of the country — for an afternoon of deep groove and intimate harmony. Get tickets!

9/17 @ 9 p.m. PT — Rising Song Selichot Concert in Seattle

The final part of Joey Weisenberg and Deborah Sacks Mintz’s musical residency at Congregation Beth Shalom in Seattle. Soul-igniting melodies, ethereal harmonies, acoustic meditations, and communal invocations. Gather for a sonic journey of harrowing emotion and spiritual uplift, as Joey Weisenberg, joined by R. Deborah Sacks Mintz and Chava Mirel, presents a concert infused with original music and ancient prayer, combining signature elements of musical virtuosity and grassroots folksong. Concert to be followed by dessert and Selichot services. Get tickets and register to attend Joey and Deborah’s weekend residency.

9/20 @ 7:30 p.m. ET — Ahat Sha'alti: Song and Study for Elul with R’ Deborah Sacks Mintz

Recited each day of Elul and throughout the yamim noraim (Days of Awe), Psalm 27 serves as a core liturgical anchor of the season. Over the course of 3 sessions of singing and learning together, we'll root ourselves in both the soundscape and reflective potential of this important prayer. Join us in-person in Manhattan and help create a unique space of song, spirituality, and connection as we prepare for the High Holidays together. Light refreshments will be served at 7:00 PM. Last of three classes in a series taught by Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz open to the public at the Beit Midrash of Yeshivat Hadar. Register to attend in-person.

9/13 @ 7:30 p.m. ET — Ahat Sha'alti: Song and Study for Elul with R’ Deborah Sacks Mintz

Recited each day of Elul and throughout the yamim noraim (Days of Awe), Psalm 27 serves as a core liturgical anchor of the season. Over the course of 3 sessions of singing and learning together, we'll root ourselves in both the soundscape and reflective potential of this important prayer. Join us in-person in Manhattan and help create a unique space of song, spirituality, and connection as we prepare for the High Holidays together. Light refreshments will be served at 7:00 PM. Second of three classes in a series taught by Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz open to the public at the Beit Midrash of Yeshivat Hadar. Register to attend in-person.

9/12 @ 8 p.m. ET — Hadar's High Holidays Leadership Training 2022 - Session #7 with R’ Deborah Sacks Mintz

Join Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz for the second live session of Hadar's 2022 High Holidays Leadership Training. In this session, we'll engage in conversations about leadership, workshopping our processes, and explore the identity of serving as communal shelichei tzibbur - prayer leaders as we make our way through the High Holiday season. All live sessions are recorded and archived for subscribers to watch or rewatch whenever it's convenient. Learn more and subscribe to join.

9/10 @ 8:30 p.m. ET — West Philadelphia Rising Song Havdalah Concert

Close out Shabbat in harmony, rhythm, groove, and heart-opening communal song! At Penn Hillel’s Shoten Dubin Auditorium, in partnership with Kol Tzedek, Deborah Sacks Mintz is joined by some great musicians, including prayer-leader and treasured Rising Song collaborator, Aly Halpert! This event is free and open to all. Register here.

9/6 @ 7:30 p.m. ET — Ahat Sha'alti: Song and Study for Elul with R’ Deborah Sacks Mintz

Recited each day of Elul and throughout the yamim noraim (Days of Awe), Psalm 27 serves as a core liturgical anchor of the season. Over the course of 3 sessions of singing and learning together, we'll root ourselves in both the soundscape and reflective potential of this important prayer. Join us in-person in Manhattan and help create a unique space of song, spirituality, and connection as we prepare for the High Holidays together. Light refreshments will be served at 7:00 PM. First of three classes in a series taught by Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz open to the public at the Beit Midrash of Yeshivat Hadar. Register to attend in-person.

9/6 @ 8 p.m. ET — Hadar's High Holidays Leadership Training 2022 - Session #6 with Joey Weisenberg

8/28 — New Single from Deborah Sacks Mintz

Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz’s song “Zokhreinu L’Hayyim” comes to streaming platforms everywhere on Rosh Chodesh Elul. Listen and watch on Bandcamp!

8/23 @ 8 p.m. ET — Hadar's High Holidays Leadership Training 2022 - Session #5 with R’ Deborah Sacks Mintz

8/21 — Hadar’s Rising Song Institute Summer Gathering

Come together in song, learning, and community at the Rising Song Institute Summer Gathering! Guided by a stellar faculty team of composers, facilitators, and scholars, this immersive day of experiential music and learning in White Plains, NY, offers the opportunity to encounter new melodies, dive into traditional sounds, and experience the power of communal singing. The RSI Summer Gathering will comprise three core offerings: immersing in communal song, studying traditional sounds, and engaging in collective conversation. See the schedule and register.

8/9 @ 8 p.m. ET — Hadar's High Holidays Leadership Training 2022 - Session #4 with R’ Aviva Richman

Join Rabbi Aviva Richman for the fourth live session of Hadar's 2022 High Holidays Leadership Training. This session is titled “Between Triumph and Intimacy: Reimagining Malkhut (Divine Sovereignty)". All live sessions are recorded and archived for subscribers to watch or rewatch whenever it's convenient. Learn more and subscribe to join.

8/7 @ 8 p.m. ET — Musical Break-Fast with Joey Weisenberg

Closing out Hadar’s full day of programming for Tisha B’Av, Joey Weisenberg and hundreds of attendees ushered in the end of the mourning period with nigunim and musical Torah. Weisenberg brought out the guitar at nightfall to end the day of learning and reflection. See the song sheet.

8/2 @ 8 p.m. ET — Hadar's High Holidays Leadership Training 2022 - Session #3 with Joey Weisenberg

7/19 @ 8 p.m. ET — Hadar's High Holidays Leadership Training 2022 - Session #2 with R’ Deborah Sacks Mintz

7/5 @ 12 p.m. ET — Rising Daveners Sneak Peek with Joey Weisenberg

The Rising Daveners Master Class is a new video series designed for b’nei mitzvah students and emerging prayer leaders of all ages to learn the foundations of leading traditional Jewish prayers. In this special sneak peek, Joey Weisenberg gave a virtual tour of the resource, answered questions, and offered suggestions for how students, parents, tutors and clergy can use the videos. Learn more and subscribe to study this material.

6/27 @ 8 p.m. ET — Hadar's High Holidays Leadership Training 2022 - Session #1 with Joey Weisenberg

5/26/22 @ 7:30 p.m. ET — Joey Weisenberg’s Album Release Concert

Join us online or in person at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia for the concert celebrating the album L’eila, the latest release from Joey Weisenberg. Flanked by a four piece ensemble featuring Deborah Sacks Mintz, Yosef Goldman, Daniel Ori, and Richie Barshay, Weisenberg will play through all the tunes from the new album in a rare Philadelphia performance, his first concert with band and audience in more than two years. The Weitzman is thrilled to host this event in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, and as the first public concert at the museum since 2019. More info and tickets.

4/13/22 @ 9:00 p.m. ET — Haggadah: Singing Our Story, Part 3

Last of 3 sessions with Rabbi Aviva Richman and Deborah Sacks Mintz. Part of Hadar’s Pre-Pesah Virtual Beit Midrash. Every week, we'll bring to life passages from the Haggadah through study and song and with original melodies by Deborah Sacks Mintz. Through focused reflection on one particular moment in the story-telling of Seder night each week, we'll hope to draw out the rich and deep layers in the text and in ourselves. Register on Zoom.

4/11/22 — Aly Halpert’s Album Release Day

Aly Halpert’s album, Loosen, from Hadar’s Rising Song Records, arrives to streaming platforms everywhere! Listen and download on Bandcamp.

4/10/22 @ 8:00 p.m. ET — Loosen Pre-Release Listening Party

Come join us the night before Aly Halpert’s “Loosen” is released on Rising Song Records for the first collective listen to a selection of songs from the album. We’ll celebrate the music together, have space for Q&A, and hear reflections from Aly and other band members about the recording process. Bring yourself and your best headphones, and hear the album before it goes out into the world! Register on Zoom.

4/10/22 @ 6:45 p.m. ET — Joey Weisenberg’s Open Studio Sessions

Enter the studio with Joey Weisenberg to explore new music and be part of the creative process. Live sessions on Zoom allow you to peak behind the curtain and watch as Joey unveils new melodies, works on developing songs, invents new ways of playing established melodies and welcomes your feedback. Subscribe for $18/month to join these sessions and gain access to a library of hundreds of master class videos teaching Jewish song and prayer! Subscribe to access.

4/6/22 @ 9:00 p.m. ET — Haggadah: Singing Our Story, Part 2

Second of 3 sessions with Rabbi Aviva Richman and Deborah Sacks Mintz. Part of Hadar’s Pre-Pesah Virtual Beit Midrash. Every week, we'll bring to life passages from the Haggadah through study and song and with original melodies by Deborah Sacks Mintz. Through focused reflection on one particular moment in the story-telling of Seder night each week, we'll hope to draw out the rich and deep layers in the text and in ourselves. Register on Zoom.

3/30/22 @ 9:00 p.m. ET — Haggadah: Singing Our Story, Part 1

One of 3 sessions with Rabbi Aviva Richman and Deborah Sacks Mintz. Part of Hadar’s Pre-Pesah Virtual Beit Midrash. Every week, we'll bring to life passages from the Haggadah through study and song and with original melodies by Deborah Sacks Mintz. Through focused reflection on one particular moment in the story-telling of Seder night each week, we'll hope to draw out the rich and deep layers in the text and in ourselves. Register on Zoom.

3/27/22 @ 8:00 p.m. ET — Joey Weisenberg’s Open Studio Sessions

3/25-27/22 — Music & Spirituality Shabbaton

At Har Shalom in Potomac, MD, Deborah Sacks Mintz leads a weekend of song and prayer. See the full schedule and register.

3/24/22 @ 7:30 p.m. ET — Greater Washington Nigun Circle w/ Deborah Sacks Mintz

Through the meditative power of the niggun (wordless melody) we'll raise our voices and lift our spirits together. Experience the joys of communal song with a participatory Jewish music concert and song session featuring nationally recognized prayer leader and composer, Deborah Sacks Mintz, with spiritual leaders and Jewish musicians from the Greater Washington area. Happening in-person at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington. Get tickets to attend.

3/16/22 @ 11:25 a.m. ET — Nigun Nourishment: Singing Feeds Our Souls

Deborah Sacks Mintz joins Hadar's line-up of virtual learning for Ta'anit Esther, the fast preceding Purim. On a day when some pause from usual means of nourishment, take a moment to sink into melody. See the full schedule and register.

3/14/22 @ 7:30 p.m. ET — Shmita Concert & Community Tisch

Celebration of the release of Shirei Shmita (Songs for Shmita), featuring Anat Hochberg, Rena Branson, Aly Halpert, Batya Levine, Molly Bajgot and Sol Weiss. Tisch means “table” in Yiddish, and often refers to a gathering where people share songs and Torah (pieces of wisdom/learnings). Songs from the album were shared, and then the floor was opened for shmita-inspired music, poems, and words of wisdom from the broader community. Listen to Shirei Shmita on Bandcamp.

3/13/22 @ 8:00 p.m. ET — Tsuzamen: Singing Together with the Jews of Ukraine

Virtual concert to benefit the JDC’s humanitarian aid to Jews remaining in Ukraine and the thousands of refugees who have fled to neighboring countries. Featuring musicians from around the world, including Joey Weisenberg and Deborah Sacks Mintz. Watch and sing along!

3/5/22 @ 8:00 p.m. ET — Oneg Havdalah & Livestream Concert

Oneg is a dynamic musical collaboration, and this edition includes Rena Branson, Batya Levine, Rachel Chang, and Aly Halpert! The word “oneg” comes from the root ענג: to be pliable, soft, tender; to take exquisite delight; to celebrate pleasurably; to feel comfortable; to indulge in luxuries; to enjoy. Night opened with Havdalah and then the artists shared original melodies to welcome the new week!

3/3-5/22 — RSI Scholar-in-Residence in Ann Arbor

Deborah Sacks Mintz spent a weekend at Congregation Beth Israel in Ann Arbor, MI. In-person davening, learning, and workshops on Shabbat followed by Havdalah and concert. More information.

2/27/22 @ 8:00 p.m. ET — Joey Weisenberg’s Open Studio Sessions

2/26-28/22 — RSI Scholar-in-Residence in Denver

Deborah Sacks Mintz spent a weekend at the Hebrew Educational Alliance in Denver, CO. In-person davening, learning, and workshops on Shabbat followed by Havdalah and concert. More information.

2/22/22 — L’eila Album Release Day!

Joey Weisenberg's eight album, L'eila, from Hadar’s Rising Song Records, arrives to streaming platforms everywhere! Listen and download on Bandcamp.

2/13/22 @ 8:00 p.m. ET — Joey Weisenberg’s Open Studio Sessions

Enter the studio with Joey Weisenberg to explore new music and be part of the creative process. This is the first of a new season of live sessions on Zoom, allowing you to peak behind the curtain and watch as Joey unveils new melodies, works on developing songs, invents new ways of playing established melodies and welcomes your feedback. Subscribe for $18/month to join these sessions and gain access to a library of hundreds of master class videos teaching Jewish song and prayer! Subscribe to access future Open Studio Sessions.

2/12/22 @ 9:45 p.m. ET — Kol Tefilla Concert

Musical event featuring soulful and innovative musicians, live and streaming virtually from the Kol Tefilla Shabbaton at Temple Beth Am in Los Angeles. Featured artists include Rabbi Josh Warshawsky, Elana Arian, Rabbi Yosef Goldman, Chava Mirel, Deborah Sacks Mintz, Rabbi Micah Shapiro, and Rabbi Ariel Wolpe. Watch the concert recording.

2/12/22 @ 7:30 p.m. ET — Winter Thaw: An Evening of Music

Virtual concert of original music with Molly Bajgot, Batya Levine, Richie Barshay and Matt Goldfield. Contact us for a video recording of this program.

1/16/22 @ 8 p.m. ET — Musical Tu Bishvat Seder

In the depths of winter, when cold wind blows against bare branches, trees begin to look toward spring and, hidden beneath the surface, a new melody can be faintly heard. Hadar's Rising Song Institute and the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History invite you to celebrate the New Year of the Trees by exploring the mystical world of Tu Bishvat through song! Led by Rebekka Goldsmith and Batya Levine, and featuring musicians Jessie Reagen Mann and Rabbi Micah Shapiro, this unique musical ritual weaves together traditional elements of the kabbalistic Tu Bishvat seder with modern sonic interpretations and prayers. Event is free with $10 suggested donation. Watch on Facebook.

1/2/22/22 — From Psalm to Song with Joey Weisenberg

Subscribers to Joey’s master classes in Jewish song explored how we can draw out coherent ideas from ancient Jewish prayer songs, and fit them into contemporary musical expressions and song structures. Subscribe to Joey’s master classes in Jewish song.

12/23/21 — Joey Weisenberg and the Hadar Ensemble in Concert

Watch Joey and the Hadar Ensemble’s performance at B’nai Jeshurun in New York City on YouTube.

12/22 & 12/23/21 — Hadar’s Rising Song Intensive

Led by Deborah Sacks Mintz, with Joey Weisenberg and a team of stellar faculty and musicians, the Rising Song Intensive offers the opportunity to experience the depth of Jewish music by studying traditional melodies and sounds and participating in the creative process of bringing new music into being. Information and registration.

12/12/21 — Art of the Nigun Q&A with Joey Weisenberg

Participants learned a beautiful melody that can be sung in a variety of situations, asked questions about this musical-spiritual practice, and shared wisdom about singing nigunim in community. For subscribers to Joey’s master classes in Jewish song. Learn more and subscribe to join.

12/11/21 — A Songful Evening with Deborah Sacks Mintz & Eitan Kantor

In-person and virtual gathering in St. Louis for a night of music with RSI artists Deborah Sacks Mintz and Eitan Kantor. Presented by MaTovu, Kol Rinah and Congregataion B'nai Amoona. Learn more.

12/11/21 - Singing into Warmth & Light with Rena Branson - Part 3

Workshop series exploring the ancestral technology of song to access divine comfort within ourselves and community. Rena Branson guided participants in original melodies that weave together Jewish liturgy, new healing poetry, and wordless nigunim. Register on Zoom.

12/10-12/12/21 - A Weekend of Singing with Deborah Sacks Mintz

An inspiring weekend of music at the Kol Rinah synagogue in St. Louis, including davening, learning, singing and more led by Deborah Sacks Mintz. Learn more and register.

12/2/21 - Lighting the Way: Jewish Song, Art and Activism in the Climate Movement

As we confront the climate crisis, Jewish communities are turning to art, music, and literature to spark hope and drive change. Dayenu, The Forward and Jewish Theological Seminary present an evening with writer Rebecca Solnit, musicians Zo Tobi and Rena Branson, and special guests as they help light the way to a just and sustainable world this Hanukkah. This performance and conversation will fill us with spirit, inspire us to act, and help us reimagine what climate activism can look like. Hadar’s Rising Song Institute is excited to partner with Dayenu to present this important event. Join us to celebrate!

11/28/21 - Singing into Warmth & Light with Rena Branson - Part 2

11/28/21 - Chanukah Kumzits with Batya Levine and Deborah Sacks Mintz

Outdoor gathering for an intimate set of music from Batya and Deborah, followed by Chanukiah lighting and an open song-share around the bonfire. Bring a beverage or snack for the communal table, an instrument or song to share around the fire, a mask for the indoor bathroom, and your inner light to shine! Register to attend in person!

11/14/21 - Singing into Warmth & Light with Rena Branson - Part 1

11/07/21 - Shabbat Nusach Q&A with Joey Weisenberg

Study and sing an iconic Shabbat prayer, and then ask Joey questions about leading Shabbat davening and share your wisdom and experience with these prayer services. Session is for subscribers to Joey’s master classes in Jewish song. Learn more and subscribe to join.

11/06/21 - Rising Song Circle and Havdalah in Boston

Deborah Sacks Mintz led a song circle to end Shabbat at Temple Israel of Boston, singing wordless nigunim old and new, usher in the new week, and closing with havdalah. Onsite (no registration required) and online. Learn more!

9/26/21 - Drawing from Our Hearts: Virtual Simchat Beit HaShoeivah and Concert w/ Joey Weisenberg

This Sukkot, we’re joining Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh and our partners Romemu Yeshiva, Shamir Collective, Jewish Studio Project, JArts, Mitsui Collective, Hadar, and Svara for a virtual afternoon of learning focused on joy, ritual, and the 2nd Temple practice of the Simchat Beit HaShoeivah, the joyous water drawing ceremony that occurred each year in Jerusalem during the intermediate days of Sukkot. We will draw from our own wellsprings of joy through learning, creative arts, embodied ritual, and a concert with Joey Weisenberg. All are welcome. More info and registration.

9/25/21 - Sukkot Melave Malka w/ Deborah Sacks Mintz & Dr. Elli Kranzler

Following Shabbat during Sukkot, Deborah Sacks Mintz and Dr. Elli Kranzler led a concert and songful gathering, co-presented with The Bayit: Hebrew Institute of Riverdale. Participants attended in-person and online. Limited outdoor seating in a private backyard in South Riverdale or online if you can’t be there physically! Learn more and register.

9/2/21 - Melody & Midrash: Elul Edition

Joey Weisenberg will share a melody each week and a rotation of Hadar faculty will teach one midrash to prepare in song and spirit for the holidays of Tishrei. Last of three sessions. More info and registration.

8/29/21 - Hadar’s High Holidays Training with Joey Weisenberg

It's time to prepare for the High Holidays! Join Joey Weisenberg and the Hadar Institute to learn everything you need to know to lead Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur davening! Based around Joey's comprehensive High Holidays course from his master classes in Jewish song, participants in the training will gather on Zoom to explore the material in virtual community. This is the final live sessions in the series. Learn more and subscribe to join.

8/28 @ 9:30 p.m. EDT - S'lichot Across Brooklyn with Deborah Sacks Mintz

Deborah will lead communal singing to open and close this S'lichot program. Options for in-person and virtual attendance. Co-sponsored by Altshul, Atara Minyan, Bay Ridge Jewish Center, Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, Brooklyn Jews, Congregation Beth Elohim, Congregation Mount Sinai, East Midwood Jewish Center, Flatbush Jewish Center, Kane Street Synagogue, Kolot Chayeinu, Park Slope Jewish Center, Romemu Brooklyn, Shir HaMaalot, and UJA-Federation of New York. More details on Facebook.

8/26 @ 9 p.m. EDT - Melody & Midrash: Elul Edition

Joey Weisenberg will share a melody each week and a rotation of Hadar faculty will teach one midrash to prepare in song and spirit for the holidays of Tishrei. Second of three sessions. More info and registration.

8/22 @ 5 p.m. EDT - Hadar’s High Holidays Training with Joey Weisenberg

It's time to prepare for the High Holidays! Join Joey Weisenberg and the Hadar Institute to learn everything you need to know to lead Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur davening! Based around Joey's comprehensive High Holidays course from his master classes in Jewish song, participants in the training will gather on Zoom to explore the material in virtual community. This is the fifth of six live sessions. Learn more and subscribe to join.

8/19 @ 9 p.m. EDT - Melody & Midrash: Elul Edition

Joey Weisenberg will share a melody each week and a rotation of Hadar faculty will teach one midrash to prepare in song and spirit for the holidays of Tishrei. First of three sessions. More info and registration.

8/15 @ 5 p.m. EDT - Hadar’s High Holidays Training with Joey Weisenberg

It's time to prepare for the High Holidays! Join Joey Weisenberg and the Hadar Institute to learn everything you need to know to lead Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur davening! Based around Joey's comprehensive High Holidays course from his master classes in Jewish song, participants in the training will gather on Zoom to explore the material in virtual community. This is the fourth of six live sessions. Learn more and subscribe to join.

8/9 - 8/11 from 1-3p.m. EDT - The Sound of Return (Hadar’s Teshuvah & Arts Seminar)

Hadar’s Teshuvah & Arts Seminar is an opportunity to harness the power of teshuvah through the lens of art. Guided by Hadar faculty, participants will devote their mornings to in-depth text study and conversation on teshuvah. In the afternoons, participants will put their learning into practice in one of three arts-based tracks. The Teshuvah & Arts Seminar is open to people of all learning and arts backgrounds. No specific prior experience is required. Joey Weisenberg will lead the music track in a series called The Sound of Return, where he will teach the spiritual art of singing the same nigun over and over, making the melody fresh each time. Apply this practice to the process of teshuvah, allowing us to hear the ancient sounds of the shofar and the traditional nusah of the High Holidays in a new way. Register for Hadar's Teshuvah & Arts Seminar

8/9 @ 12 a.m. EDT - Ruach Neshama Release Day!

Listen to two tracks from Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe’s forthcoming album, Ruach Neshama, and pre-order now to receive a download code as soon as it’s released on August 9 (Rosh Chodesh Elul). Listen on Bandcamp.

8/8 @ 5 p.m. EDT - Hadar’s High Holidays Training with Joey Weisenberg

It's time to prepare for the High Holidays! Join Joey Weisenberg and the Hadar Institute to learn everything you need to know to lead Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur davening! Based around Joey's comprehensive High Holidays course from his master classes in Jewish song, participants in the training will gather on Zoom to explore the material in virtual community. This is the third of six live sessions. Learn more and subscribe to join.

8/5 @ 7 p.m. EDT - Mei Tehom/Songs of the Deep: Jewish Mythology, Loss & Healing

Join musician and mythweaver Sam Tygiel for an evening of music and storytelling that will explore themes of loss and healing through the lens of Jewish mythology. In preparation for Elul, Sam will lead attendees through a musical ritual to help transition from the pain and sorrow of Tisha B’Av towards the healing and reparative work of Elul and the High Holidays. This event also marks the release of his first EP of Jewish Music, Mei Tehom and will feature music from the album, stories from Tanakh and Midrash alongside personal reflection on his own journey with grief, mental health and healing. Register to attend on Zoom.

8/2 @ 8 p.m. EDT - Virtual Encore! with Batya Levine, Deborah Sacks Mintz, Aly Halpert & Molly Bajgot

Encore! Encore! Come join us for an evening of harmony and song. The evening following our in-person show, we are excited to bring the harmonies and melodies of in-person music-making to a screen near you! We will be singing original music by Aly Halpert, Deborah Sacks Mintz, Molly Bajgot & Batya Levine. This Zoom event will have live captioning and a Facebook livestream. Suggested Donation: $18-$54 or pay what you can (no one turned away for lack of funds). Register to attend on Zoom.

7/28 @ 7 p.m. EDT - The L’eila Recording Project

Ten years after releasing his first collection of original songs, Joey Weisenberg enters the studio again to record L’eila, an album of new melodies set to ancient Hebrew prayers, giving fresh musical expression to the most powerful words from timeless Jewish tradition. As the world turned inward this year, melodies poured out, and now Joey is excited to invite you into the next stage of his creative exploration: a live broadcast from the studio of the final night of recording with the Hadar Trio, featuring percussionist Richie Barshay and bassist Daniel Ori. Tickets start at $18/person. Learn more and reserve your spot on Bandcamp.

7/20 @ 8 p.m. EDT - An Evening of Music and Conversation with Joey Weisenberg

Joey Weisenberg joins Rabbi Josh Feigelson, Executive Director of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, for a conversation about the soon-to-be-recorded album, L'eila. Register on Zoom.

7/11 @ 5 p.m. EDT - Hadar’s High Holidays Training with Joey Weisenberg

It's time to prepare for the High Holidays! Join Joey Weisenberg and the Hadar Institute to learn everything you need to know to lead Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur davening! Based around Joey's comprehensive High Holidays course from his master classes in Jewish song, participants in the training will gather on Zoom to explore the material in virtual community. This is the second of six live sessions. Learn more and subscribe to join.

6/20 @ 5 p.m. EDT - Hadar’s High Holidays Training w/ Joey Weisenberg

It's time to prepare for the High Holidays! Join Joey Weisenberg and the Hadar Institute to learn everything you need to know to lead Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur davening! Based around Joey's comprehensive High Holidays course from his master classes in Jewish song, participants in the training will gather on Zoom to explore the material in virtual community. This is the first of six live sessions. Learn more and subscribe to join.

6/20 @ 4 p.m. EDT - Backyard Live: An Afternoon of Song w/ Deborah Sacks Mintz and R. Ariel Root Wolpe

Join Deborah Sacks Mintz and Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe for an intimate outdoor duo show of original Jewish music! Enjoy intentional harmonies, wordless melodies, traditional and contemporary texts, and raising our voices in song together in a beautiful outdoor setting (address sent upon registration). Please note that attendance is limited to ensure everyone's safety. Grab your spot now! Register and learn more.

6/12 @ 9:30 p.m. EDT - Havdalah & Debut Concert with Oneg (Batya Levine & Rena Branson)

Oneg is a collaborative music project by Rena Branson & Batya Levine, and the word oneg comes from the root ענג: to be pliable, soft, tender; to take exquisite delight; to celebrate pleasurably; to feel comfortable; to indulge in luxuries; to enjoy. We will open the night with havdalah and then share original melodies to welcome the new week. This event will have live captioning and a Facebook livestream. Register for the Zoom link.

4/1 to 5/13 @ 9 p.m. EDT - Counting the Omer in Melody and Midrash

The 49 days of the Omer are filled with anticipation and spiritual significance. Every week leading toward Shavuot, we gathered with faculty and students from Hadar’s Advanced Kollel to learn new melodies and explore the Midrash on metaphors for the Torah. Sessions featured Joey Weisenberg, R. Aviva Richman, Deborah Sacks Mintz, Hannah Kapnik Ashar, R. Yosef Goldman and Yael Jaffe. Revisit the learning and singing with our video and source sheet collection on Sefaria.

5/3 @ 8-10 p.m. EDT - Iyar Healing Concert with Elana Brody and Friend

Inspired by the magic of the month of Iyar, Elana Brody curated a weekly series of musical healing concerts. Hadar's Rising Song Institute partnered with Elana to present an absolutely sumptuous line-up of gifted artists from throughout the Jewish community. Featuring: Koach Baruch Frazier, Deborah Sacks Mintz, Aviva Chernick, Shoshana Jedwab, Kirtan Rabbi, Yael Schonzeit, Yoni Battat, Lily Henley, Eitan B Kantor, Renee Finkelstein. More info.

4/29 @ 10-11 p.m. EDT - Lag Ba’Omer Hilula

Live music and Torah from Yosef Goldman and Dan Blacksberg, Rishe Groner, and Rabbi David Ingber. Co-presented with Romemu, Nitzotzot and Cholent. Watch on Facebook.

4/13 @ 8 p.m. EDT - In the Shelter of Each Other: Joey Weisenberg Sings with the Mystic Chorale

Joey Weisenberg joined the spring season of the Mystic Chorale’s singing community, directed by Nick Page. More info at mysticchorale.org.

3/30 @ 7:30 p.m. EDT - Sephardi and Mizraḥi Pesaḥ Songs with Galeet Dardashti and Yosef Goldman

During Hol Hamoed, two musical experts, Dr. Galeet Dardashti and Rabbi Yosef Goldman, explored new and familiar Passover melodies and texts from Middle Eastern, North African, and Sephardic communities. This program was co-presented by the Block/Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts at JTS and JCP Downtown.

3/24 @ 8:15 p.m. EDT - Singing at the Water’s Edge: The Music of Miriam (Part 2)

Deborah Sacks Mintz and Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe led an exploration of Miriam, a prophetess and musician at the center of our journey towards redemption. We explored lesser known texts that deepened our understanding of freedom and inspired songs of Miriam, both old and new. Presented in partnership with Ma'alot in Atlanta, through a deep dive into these stories we embraced the approach of yet another challenging Pesach through song, story, and conversation.

3/17 @ 8:15 p.m. EDT - Singing at the Water’s Edge: The Music of Miriam (Part 1)

2/25 @ 11 a.m. EST - Above and Beyond: Musical and Textual Reinterpretations of Kaddish

Learning and singing with Joey Weisenberg and Rabbi Elie Kaunfer, part of the Hadar Institute’s A Year of Life Turned Upside Down day of programming for Ta’anit Esther.

1/30 @ 7:00 p.m. PST | 10:00 p.m. EST - Sacred Sounds Unbound with Deborah Sackz Mintz

Following Shabbat Shirah, join Deborah Sacks Mintz at 7 p.m. PST (10 p.m. EST) for a live concert and virtual, musical community co-hosted by Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills and Temple Beth Am of LA. More info here.

1/27 @ 7:30 p.m. EST - A Musical Tu Bishvat Seder

An exploration of the mystical world of Tu Bishvat through song. Weaving together traditional elements of the kabbalistic Tu Bishvat seder with music, ritual and sound, Hadar's Rising Song Institute celebrated the New Year of the Trees with an exciting group of musicians and artists, including Anat Halevy Hochberg, Koach Baruch Frazier, Yoni Battat, Rebekka Goldsmith and Batya Levine. We're happy to have partnered with organizations across North America to present this musical seder: Danforth Jewish Circle (Toronto), Hinenu: The Baltimore Justice Shtiebl, Kavod Boston, Kehilla (Bay Area), Kohenet, Kol Tzedek (Philadelphia), Linke Fligl (Millerton, NY), New Synagogue Project (DC), Reconstructing Judaism, Shir Tikvah (Minneapolis), T’chiyah (Detroit), Urban Adamah and Wilderness Torah (Bay Area). CART (live) captioning provided. Watch on Facebook.

1/23 @ 7:30 p.m. EST - Singing Sanctuary: An RSI-GJC Retrospective

Over the past several years, Germantown Jewish Centre’s partnership with Hadar’s Rising Song Institute has transformed the Jewish soundscape while providing a model for creating and sustaining thriving musical community. The Charry Sanctuary has hosted the creation of music that has been heard by tens of thousands of people all over the world. Rabbi Adam Zeff and Joey Weisenberg hosted a virtual retrospective celebrating GJC and RSI’s continued partnership in this vital, creative, spiritual process. Joey gave a live interview, moderated by Rabbi Zeff, about music and its spiritual expression, threaded through with videotaped performances of the music recorded at Germantown Jewish Centre, with time afterwards for questions and discussion.

12/30 @ 7:30-9 p.m. - Hadar Ensemble Concert

Sing along virtually with Joey Weisenberg and the Hadar Ensemble! While we can’t gather in person, sing with us from your own homes as we broadcast a live concert from Congregation B’nai Jeshurun in New York. This concert streamed for free on Hadar’s Facebook Page, and you can now watch the complete concert on YouTube.

12/29 @ 1-9 p.m. - Virtual Rising Song Intensive

A one-day virtual seminar for folks of all musical backgrounds to “gather” and create a space for musical expression, learning, and community. An amazing line-up of musicians and educators shared insights, ideas, and melodies that are useful in your COVID-era living room and set the stage for post-COVID music-making. From singing traditional tunes from a variety of Jewish cultures to hearing current creative voices, from the study of musical torah to the exploration of best practices for (virtual) collaboration, this year’s Rising Song Intensive was a thrilling first for us! Learn more and register at Hadar.org.

12/21 @ 8 p.m. - Listening in the Dark: A Musical Ritual for the Winter Soulstice

Mark the shortest day / longest night of the year and celebrate the release of two recent albums, Seeding the Tree and By the God Tree, by joining Rebekka Goldsmith (RSI Resident ‘19-‘20) and Gayanne Geurin (RSI Fellow ‘18-‘19) to experience the profound interplay of sound, nature and listening in music-making and Jewish spirituality. Register to join on Zoom.

12/20 @ 8 p.m. - Hadar’s Fall Nigunim Training with Joey Weisenberg

On Sunday, December 27 at 8 p.m., Joey Weisenberg will lead the last of three webinars on The Art of the Nigun as part of Hadar's Fall Nigunim Training! This webinar is part of a subscription-based program ($18/month) based on Joey’s virtual library of nusach videos designed for all levels of prayer leadership experience. Visit Joey's website to learn more and sign up, or contact music@hadar.org with questions.

12/15 @ 7:30 p.m. - A Festival of Light, Learning, and Lyrics

Sing and learn with Hadar’s Rising Song Institute as we gather to celebrate and commemorate the triumphs of resilience and survival, past and present. Equal parts conversation, prayer, study, and song, we will delve into the lyrics of Joey Weisenberg’s music, explore relevant words of Torah with Rabbi Aviva Richman, and join together to sing melodies of joy and celebration. Register here.

12/13 @ 7 p.m. - Or Hamizrah: Sephardic and Mizrahi Music for Hanukkah

Sing with Aviva Chernick, Yoni Battat, and Yosef Goldman. Live on Rising Song’s Facebook page.

12/12 @ 7:30 p.m. - Community Hanukkah Concert with Joey Weisenberg

Light the third candle with the Beth Meyer Community of Raleigh, North Carolina, followed by a concert with Joey Weisenberg. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Tickets are $18 for non-members. Register here.

12/12 @ 7:00 p.m. - Havdalah & Hanukkah Concert With Deborah Sacks Mintz

Celebrate the third night of Hanukkah with Deborah Sacks Mintz, who will lead havdalah and a concert sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts, Sinai Temple, Temple Beth El, The Jewish community Center and Camp Laurelwood. Register here.

12/10 @ 5:30 p.m. - Songs of Light Hanukkah Concert

Join Ariel Root Wolpe (founder of Ma'alot and Rising Song Resident ‘19-’20 ) in celebration of the first night of Hanukkah for all generations with fun activities, communal lighting and musical appearances from across Atlanta, GA. Eight musicians and teachers will share their wisdom and lyrics to shine a little more brightness into our holiday of lights. Bring your voices and your menorahs to join in the celebration. All generations welcome with virtual activities planned for every age. Candle lighting at 5:45! Presented in partnership with Ma’alot, Hadar's Rising Song Institute, Neranenah and the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. Register here.

11/29 @ 8 p.m. - Hadar’s Fall Nigunim Training with Joey Weisenberg

On Sunday, November 29 at 8 p.m., Joey Weisenberg led the second of three webinars, teaching The Art of the Nigun: How to Sing, Lead and Teach Wordless Melodies as part of Hadar's Fall Nigunim Training! This webinar is part of a subscription-based program ($18/month) based on Joey’s virtual library of nusach videos designed for all levels of prayer leadership experience. Visit Joey's website to learn more and sign up, or contact music@hadar.org with questions.

11/8 - Music as a Source of Comfort and Strength w/ Deborah Sacks Mintz

Part of the Center for Small Town Jewish Life’s Fall Shabbaton, Deborah Sacks Mintz led a text-based class and mindful song session, exploring these questions: How has music been an expression of both power and privilege, joy and suffering throughout the Jewish people’s narrative? Where do we see our own experiences embedded within these stories? More info and registration.

11/7 - Havdalah + Concert w/ Deborah Sacks Mintz

Part of the Center for Small Town Jewish Life’s Fall Shabbaton, Deborah Sacks Mintz led Havdalah and host a virtual concert. More info and registration.

11/4 - Songs & Dreams w/ Joey Weisenberg

Presented by the National Museum of American Jewish History as part of the Kennedy Center’s Arts Across America Series, Joey Weisenberg performed the day after Election Day in a program titled “Songs & Dreams.” Chloe Pourmorady preceded Joey with a performance titled "The Marriage of Hebrew Prayer and Persian Poetry." Watch on YouTube.

11/3 - Tikkun Leil Election w/ Joey Weisenberg

Joey Weisenberg closed out T’ruah’s Tikkun Leil Election with songs of support at a time of great collective tension. The program was “a space for short Torah study opportunities, musical performances, meditation moments, poetry readings, and more.” Watch on Facebook.

11/2 - Chutzpah 2020 Voter Outreach Concert

Featuring musical performances from Rena Branson, Aly Halpert and Joey Weisenberg, this program was hosted by Dayenu: A Jewish Call for Climate Action. On the eve of Election Day, volunteers called and texted voters in Florida who care about climate change but haven't voted yet. Music was performed on a private Zoom for these volunteers. More info about Dayenu.

10/8 - Tikkun Leil Hoshanah Rabbah with Rabbis Yosef Goldman and Lauren Tuchman

There is a centuries-old custom to stay up on the night of Hoshanah Rabbah in joyous celebration of final day of Sukkot and Yemei HaDin, the Days of Judgement. As we ended a Sukkot unlike any other and prepared to enter the final festival of this season--Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah--we gathered virtually for learning, blessings and singing of niggunim and piyyutim for the season. Rabbis Yosef Goldman and Lauren Tuchman hosted this celebration over Zoom with special guests, including Rena Branson, Elana Brody, Lori Leifer, Hazzan Jessi Roemer, Rabbi Annie Lewis, Yoni Battat, Rebekka Goldsmith, Eitan Kantor and more! Event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1804953932980581

10/6 - Sukkot Kumzitz with Deborah Sacks Mintz

On Tuesday October 6th at 8 p.m. EST on Facebook Live, from our sukkah to yours! Celebrate zman simchateinu - our time to rejoice - by raising our voices with Deborah Sacks Mintz as she sings nigunim in the sukkah! Bring your device out to your own sukkah (or channel a sukkah of years past into your living room) and join together virtually in song and joy. Event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/331308318131281

9/14 - Songful Selihot: A Learning and Concert Experience with Joey Weisenberg and R’ Aviva Richman

Monday, September 14th from 7:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., a virtual Selihot with Joey Weisenberg, co-director of the Rising Song Institute, and Rabbi Aviva Richman, Rosh Yeshiva at Hadar. Equal parts conversation, prayer, study and song, we will delve into the lyrics of Joey's songs, premiere never-before-seen videos of Joey and the Hadar Ensemble and join together to sing melodies of teshuvah and celebration.

8/30 - Hadar’s High Holidays Training with Joey Weisenberg

On Sunday, August 30 at 8 p.m., Joey Weisenberg led the last of three webinars as part Hadar's High Holidays Training Intiative! This webinar was part of a subscription-based program ($18/month) based on Joey’s virtual library of nusach videos designed for all levels of prayer leadership experience. Visit Joey's website to learn more.

**8/20 - Album Release: Karov by Batya Levine**

Release day for Karov, a new album of original nigunim and songs by Batya Levine! To pre-order and preview the album, visit Rising Song Records on Bandcamp, or check it out on August 20 on your preferred streaming platform.

Tuesdays at 9 p.m. - Singing the Psalms with Deborah Sacks Mintz

Deborah Sacks Mintz hosted a weekly exploration of verses from the book of Psalms, unpacking the text and diving into a correlating nigun. Visit RSI on Facebook to find the archived videos.

7/26 - Hadar’s High Holidays Training with Joey Weisenberg

On Sunday, July 26 at 8 p.m., Joey Weisenberg will lead the second of three webinars as part Hadar's High Holidays Training Intiative! This year’s Yamim Nora’im will be memorable. Whether we find ourselves in our usual shul prayer space, gathering outside with a small group of friends, or even davening on our own, it will be crucial for everyone to play a role. Join others in the community for a chance to hear Joey teach, answer your questions, and offer guidance on the path of prayer service leadership. Through Joey's teachings in this series, you will develop the aesthetic and spiritual sensitivity to both lead and step out of the way, empowering diverse groups of people to lift and transform their prayers into powerful, collective song. This webinar is part of a subscription-based program ($18/month) based on Joey’s virtual library of nusach videos designed for all levels of prayer leadership experience. Visit Joey's website to learn more.

7/1 - "Songs of Our People, Songs of Our Neighbors" with R’ Yosef Goldman

The final installment of the National Museum of American Jewish History’s three-part "Songs of Our People, Songs of Our Neighbors" livestream series! This program celebrated and explored the music of Rabbi Yosef Goldman’s album, Open My Heart (2019, Rising Song Records). Rabbi Goldman sat down virtually with NMAJH public programs manager and musician, Dan Samuels, to talk about his upbringing, musical influences, favorite collaborators, and what drives his efforts to heal the world with music. Watch the program here and get more info on NMAJH’s Facebook page. This series is presented in partnership with Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel.

6/28 - Hadar’s High Holidays Training Launch with Joey Weisenberg

On Sunday, June 28 at 8 p.m., Joey Weisenberg led the first of three webinars as part Hadar's High Holidays Training Intiative! This year’s Yamim Nora’im will be memorable. Whether we find ourselves in our usual shul prayer space, gathering outside with a small group of friends, or even davening on our own, it will be crucial for everyone to play a role. Join others in the community for a chance to hear Joey teach, answer your questions, and offer guidance on the path of prayer service leadership. Through Joey's teachings in this series, you will develop the aesthetic and spiritual sensitivity to both lead and step out of the way, empowering diverse groups of people to lift and transform their prayers into powerful, collective song. This webinar is part of a subscription-based program ($18/month) based on Joey’s virtual library of nusach videos designed for all levels of prayer leadership experience. Visit Joey's website to learn more.

6/24 - "Songs of Our People, Songs of Our Neighbors" with Deborah Sacks Mintz

The second installment of the National Museum of American Jewish History’s three-part "Songs of Our People, Songs of Our Neighbors" livestream series! This program celebrated and explored the music of Deborah Sacks Mintz’s new album, The Narrow and The Expanse (2020, Rising Song Records). Deborah Sacks Mintz sat down virtually with NMAJH public program manager and musician, Dan Samuels, to talk about her upbringing, musical influences, favorite collaborators, and what drives her efforts to heal the world with music. Watch the program here and get more info on NMAJH’s Facebook page. This series was presented in partnership with Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel.

6/17 - "Songs of Our People, Songs of Our Neighbors" with Joey Weisenberg

The first installment of a three-part livestream series, "Songs of Our People, Songs of Our Neighbors," hosted by the National Museum of American Jewish History. This program explored the work of Joey Weisenberg, who sat down virtually with NMAJH public programs manager and musician, Dan Samuels, to talk about his upbringing, musical influences, favorite collaborators, and what drives his efforts to heal the world with music. Watch the program here and get more info on NMAJH’s Facebook page. This series was presented in partnership with Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel.

6/8 - PsalmSeason Concert

Amid the ongoing global pandemic and upheaval over racial injustice, Joey Weisenberg and Deborah Sacks Mintz participated in the #PsalmSeason Concert for a night of sharing our human experience, international community, commitment to growth and wisdom through the psalms. We're proud to partner with Hebrew College's Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership and the Interfaith Youth Core at this critical time of unrest, danger and desperate need for change in the world. Watch the concert here.

5/25 - Singing in a Strange Land: Online Prayer in the Time of COVID

As the continued spread of COVID-19 prevents in-person gatherings, prayer leaders and practitioners confront new frontiers of prayer, music and spirituality. Join us for a panel discussion about Jewish communal prayer and song during the pandemic, including Hazzan Joanna Selznick Dulkin (Vice President, Cantors Assembly; Adath Jeshurun, Minneapolis, MN); Rabbi Shir Yaakov Feit (Founder, Kol Hai, Hudson Valley, NY); Eliana Light (Freelance educator, prayer leader and consultant); Deborah Sacks Mintz (Educator prayer leader and consultant, Hadar's Rising Song Institute; Rabbinic Fellow, B’nai Jeshurun NYC); Rabbi Jan Uhrbach (Director of the Block/Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts at JTS); and is moderated by Rabbi Yosef Goldman (Co-Director, Rising Song Institute). This event was co-Sponsored by the Block/ Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts at JTS. Watch the discussion here.

5/20 - Ladder of Song: A Celebration of Music, Learning and Community w/ the Rising Song Residents

7:00-9:00 pm - The 2019-2020 Rising Song Residents invite you to join us for a relaxed evening of celebrating our time studying and creating together these past nine months. We will share some of the melodies and learnings we’re taking with us, followed by Q&A and a chance for community members to offer reflections from our time together this year. Watch the celebration here.

5/11 - Nigun and Omer Counting Special Edition: Celebrate New Music with Deborah Sacks Mintz

9:00-9:45 pm - Celebrate Lag Ba’Omer with brand new music from Rising Song Records! Join Deborah Sacks Mintz as she performs music from her debut album, The Narrow And The Expanse (out May 12), followed by Omer counting. Watch the album release party here.

4/13 - No Other But You w/ Yosef Goldman

Presenting Rabbi Yosef Goldman on March 19 in No Other But You, an online concert. We presented a curated playlist of Yosef's work and included interviews with the artists and a form of post-concert conversation. Visit Intercultural Journeys' Facebook page for more info.

4/2 - Rising Song Weekly Shabbat Prep w/ Joey Weisenberg

Get your Shabbat preparation started every. This Thursday night and every Thursday night, join Rising Song's Joey Weisenberg for 15 minutes of song, Torah, and spirit. Visit RSI on Facebook at 9 P.M. on Thursday, March 26 and every Thursday night thereafter (except holidays).

3/30 - Virtual Lecture: Redemption Comes at Night

In light of the growing Coronavirus crisis, Hadar in DC's Redemption Comes At Night: A Pre-Pesah Learning and Singing Event will now take place via Facebook Live on Thursday, April 2, from 8:00-9:30 PM EDT. Join Rabbi Avi Strausberg and RSI co-director Rabbi Yosef Goldman for a special virtual event centered around the theme of redemption. Throughout the evening we'll sing, exploring a more corporeal, tangible understanding of redemption, and dive into texts as we brave the darkness of night looking for seeds of hope.

3/26 - Rising Song Weekly Shabbat Prep w/ Joey Weisenberg

3/28 - The Sacred Space Between Us: An Online Earth Hour Celebration

Come join Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light’s friends and supporters from all over the state as we fill our social distance with love for the earth and each other. This internet-based gathering over Zoom will include live music (facilitated by RSI Residents Gedalia Penner and Rebekka Goldsmith), earth prayer and reflection culminating with a candle-lit count down to Earth Hour.

Register for the event and you’ll then receive a link to tune in.

When: Saturday March 28, 7:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Where: Online

Cost: Free!

More info: http://paipl.us/event/virtual-the-sacred-space-between-us-earth-hour-in-song-reflection-and-prayer/

[Postponed] 3/28 - Rising Song in Denver: Concert w/ Deborah Sacks Mintz & Yosef Goldman

Join Hebrew Educational Alliance and Shofar Sounds for a celebration of the connecting power of music: a special Rising Song Concert with Deborah Sacks Mintz and Rabbi Yosef Goldman and other special guests. This is also HEA Shofar Sounds’ final celebratory concert, so we hope that the community comes together for this exciting event!

When: Saturday March 28, 8-10pm
Where: Hebrew Educational Alliance, 3600 S Ivanhoe St, Denver, CO 80237
Cost: Free for all ages!

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/639672416811527/

2/22 - New Moon Rising: An Evening of Music

Join Chava Mirel, Deborah Sacks Mintz and Elana Arian for an evening of music. Three of the most compelling and engaging voices in Jewish music on one stage in this rare and special performance. (Mirel is a Rising Song Fellow, Sacks Mintz is a longtime RSI faculty member whose new album will be out soon on Rising Song Records and Arian is a frequent collaborator on RSI projects.) Includes dessert reception.

When: Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 7:30 PM – 10 PM

Where: Beth Am Israel Congregation, Penn Valley, PA

Cost: $20

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2543119526012648

2/11 - Intercultural Journeys with Yosef Goldman & Umer Piracha feat. Joey Weisenberg

Yosef Goldman and Umer Piracha celebrate distinctive Jewish and Muslim musical traditions, sharing moving personal narratives and an inspirational intercultural improvisation of devotional music. Event will feature special guest Joey Weisenberg. Co-presented by Intercultural Journeys and the Rising Song Institute

When: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 7 PM – 8:30 PM

Where: Germantown Jewish Centre, Philadelphia

Cost: Student $5 / General Admission $8

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/listenin-yosef-goldman-and-ume/832121050581994/

1/25 - Rising Song Gathering @ United Synagogues of Hoboken's Speakeasy

The Joel and Marilyn Freiser Speakeasy Series at the United Synagogue of Hoboken presents: Residents of the Rising Song Institute in concert! Come prepared to hear exquisite music and participate in uplifting, sublime communal song.
The Speakeasy is an intimate, candlelit performance space within the United Synagogue of Hoboken. Complimentary wines, beer, beverages and snacks are served.
$20 members, $30 non-members
For tickets, email: office@hobokensynagogue.org or call 201.659.4000
Click here for more information, or see the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/198442027992774/