Josh Jacobson

Pre-registration is required. Session is capped at 40 participants.

We will struggle with some of these questions: Can music create holiness? How? What musical experiences connect us to our community? What musical experiences connect us to our inner selves, to God? Is there a role for “classical music” in the synagogue? Do we need a professional musician in the synagogue? Does simple music generate simple faith? Why do I have my most spiritual experiences in Symphony Hall and not in the synagogue?

Please read the following articles in advance of this session:

The Music You Won’t Hear on Rosh Hashana

I Dread Going to Shul

A Composer’s View of Temple Music

New Wings for Our Prayers