Music, prayer, recordings, and reflections from Cantor Dara Rosenblatt.
Music has a unique way of bringing people together in prayer, celebration, and reflection. Whether you’re preparing for Shabbat, learning a new melody, or revisiting a meaningful High Holiday favorite, this page is a place to explore the music that enriches our community. I look forward to continuing to learn, sing, and grow together with all of you.
“Music connects us to prayer, tradition, and one another.”
🎵 Music Library
Explore melodies for Shabbat and the High Holidays.
🎶 Learn New Tunes
Listen to recordings and become familiar with music you’ll hear in services.
💗 Community
Read updates and reflections from Cantor Rosenblatt.
From familiar Shabbat melodies to the stirring music of the High Holidays, explore recordings that bring the sound and spirit of Am Yisrael into your home.
Listen to beloved melodies from Friday night and Shabbat services, including familiar congregational favorites.
Prepare for the Yamim Noraim with meaningful selections from our High Holiday musical tradition.
Learn tunes selected and shared by Cantor Rosenblatt, including new melodies introduced to our community.
Discover a collection of melodies that have become meaningful parts of our worship. Whether you’re preparing for services or simply enjoying Jewish music at home, these selections invite you to sing along and deepen your connection to prayer.
Dear Friends,
Over the past year, I had the privilege of learning and growing with Am Yisrael. I have shared new music with you, learned your customs and traditions, and more. I look forward to a bright future with this warm community.
During the month of Elul I do my most meaningful professional and personal preparation for the year ahead. With this in mind, I would like to share a few of the new elements I plan to bring to Am Yisrael in the near future.
1. Sunday Morning Minyan– On September 8, the first Sunday of SJS, I plan to bring in guitar to our Sunday morning minyan services. The timing will remain a mere 30ish minutes! Please join us.
2. High Holidays – This year, we are excited to bring new energy to the bimah. Many of our beloved melodies will continue to be present though the music for High Holidays this year will sound different. Our soprano from the last few years, Rachel Goodman, will continue to sing with us this year. We are excited to welcome two new vocalists, Scott Spector and Justin Berkowitz.
Last year, Cantor Simon, along with choir members, Peter Pohlhammer and Fred Zimmerman retired from singing and leading us for the High Holidays. Also, Cantor Simon’s son, Jeff, and nephew, Rob, have also decided to no longer lead Yigdal. We thank them all for their beautiful and long lasting contributions over the past 40 years!
3. New Tunes – During the month of Elul, I enjoy sharing thematic tunes. One is the Elul Niggun by Eitan Katz and the other is Achat Sha’alti (in Psalm 27) by Israel Katz. I hope you’ll join me in learning them through the videos linked here and here.
As we prepare for the High Holidays and the beginning of the SJS year, I look forward to davening and singing with you soon. Be on the lookout for a few more recordings of new tunes that you’ll hear during High Holidays in the weeks ahead.
In this season of transition for Am Yisrael, I am grateful to you all for your trust in me as your new cantor.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Warmly,
Cantor Dara Rosenblatt
Niggun Tishrei
Vayeetayu
Ready for more? Browse our complete collection of Shabbat music and High Holiday recordings below.
Experience the melodies that shape our weekly worship. Listen to familiar Friday evening and Shabbat morning prayers anytime, helping you prepare for services or simply enjoy the beauty of Jewish music throughout the week.
Our Friday night Shabbat services feature many moving melodies. Please click on the selections below to hear a sample of what you will hear at services. The selections feature Cantor Stuart Simon on vocals and guitar and Packy Lundholm on percussion. Friday night services begin at 6:00 p.m.
Music has the power to move us profoundly. It lifts our prayers to new heights and causes us to carry prayer throughout our daily lives. Music fills our hearts and souls and is an essential element of what makes Am Yisrael unique.
Baruch HaShem – Cantor Stuart Simon and the Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Choir
Ma Tovu – Cantor Simon with Jennifer Rosin
Ki L’kach Tov – Eitz Chayim Hi – Cantor Simon
Mi Chamocha – Cantor Simon
Oseh Shalom – Cantor Simon
Sh’ma – Cantor Simon
Hashiveinu – Cantor Simon
Shochen Ad – Cantor Simon
Music is at the heart of Jewish prayer. These melodies help connect generations, elevate worship, and create moments of reflection, joy, and community each Shabbat.
Looking ahead to the High Holidays? Explore the music that inspires our Yamim Noraim services.
Featuring Cantor Simon and the Am Yisrael High Holiday Choir:
Pete Pohlhamer (Choir Director)
Dorothy Ballantyne
Aaron Hoffman
E. Marc Nevins
Jennifer Rosin
Alan Shlachter (oboe, English horn)
Cathy Weingart-Ryan
Fred Zimmerman
Corey Berman (keyboard)
These recordings are just the beginning. Join us for Shabbat, the High Holidays, and other meaningful moments as we lift our voices together in prayer, reflection, and community.