Here you
will find the composers, in alphabetical order, of music
on our site. Simply click the name of the composer to
go to information about them.
David's love of Judaism
began at an early age. In 1997, he began studying Kabbalah,
and today leads
a worldwide study group at Kabbalah4All.com (which
he created and developed). He also serves as Chazzan
for the group.
Kabbalah and music have helped David reconnect with his
Jewish roots. David comes from a very musical family
and studied music in college (where he specialized in
liturgical music). He was also a member of quite a few
choirs, including one that focuses on Gregorian Chant.
To date, David has written over 30 melodies
to ancient prayers. He loves singing a capella and his
melodies can be described as both haunting and inspiring.
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Steve Dropkin is a performer, and an award winning composer
of Modern Jewish Music. He is widely regarded as a major
force in Contemporary Jewish music, and his melodies
are known, and used, throughout the Reform Movement.
Steve has recorded five albums of original Jewish music.
He has been a guest lecturer at Hebrew Union College-Jewish
Institute of Religion in New York City for 10 years.
He has performed in England, Israel, and around the United
States, highlighted by a performance at Gracie Mansion
for Mayor Giuliani's "Jewish Heritage Celebration” in
2001. Steve has been a featured performer three times
at the URJ National Biennial, also at the NFTY National
Convention, as well as 14 CAJE conferences. Dropkin is
considered to be a Master Songleader and teacher, having
presented at numerous Jewish conferences and conventions.
Steve has also been a finalist in the American Jewish
Song Contest, and in 2004, he performed at the First
Annual Shalshelet International Liturgy Festival in Washington,
DC, where his piece “Hashkiveinu” was a Festival
winner. His music has also been featured on the in-flight
listening programs for Tower Airlines.
Currently, Steve serves as the Musical Artist-in-Residence
at Temple Beth El in Boca Raton, FL, where he also directs
the Adult Chorale and teaches extensively. He also serves
as the High Holiday Soloist at Temple Sinai in Houston,
Texas. Recently, he was the Music Director and Worship
Coordinator at the Henry S. Jacobs Camp in Utica, MS.
Steve is also the original founder of the Birmingham
Jewish Folk Chorale in Birmingham, Alabama.
For more about Steve and to purchase his music, click
here to visit his website.
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Past President of Southern California Board of Rabbis,
served Adat Ari El in North Hollywood for 35 years and
am now Rabbi Emeritus. Composer of three CD’s of
liturgical music. Directs our synagogue youth group (High
Schoolers) in a musical for the past 38 years.
For more about Rabbi Moshe Rothblum, click
here to visit his website.
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Rabbi Shai Specht does not "prescribe" one
Jewish movement or another, and draws insight from all.
Reb Shai is a Cantor, Composer/Storyteller and Educator
based in New York City. He specializes in music for children
and family education, Kabbalah and Hazanut. Shai has
given workshops and performed all over the country. Rabbi
Shai comes from a long line of Rabbis (including the
Maharal of Prague), Cantors and Educators.
For more about Rabbi Shai, click
here to visit his website.
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Rebecca Wolpert Schwartz is a professional
singer/guitarist and award-winning songwriter. She has
been performing publicly and privately since 1974. Rebecca
has written and produced four albums:"Only Time
Can Tell" (secular love songs), "The Light
of Shabbat" (a religious experience), "Ahavah
Rabah ~ with deep love" (songs of spirit, love,
and hope), and "P'tach Libi ~ Open My Heart" (a landscape for prayer), and has published a songbook, "Rebecca
Songs". She has released three singles:"Hashkiveinu" (rock
version), "Mi Chamochah" (evening text), and "Miryam
Han'viah". Rebecca has also written and recorded
songs to help teach autistic children.
For more about Rebecca and to purchase
her music, click
here to visit her website.
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