For the Jewish people, memory itself is a constant occupation as we breathe different moments of time into the pages of the prayer book each year. Think of Yom HaShoah, remembering the worst of times with the fervent hope that they do not come again. During the High Holidays, we have the Zichrono...

There are plenty of reasons to feel down as discouraging news and images are all around us, yet it doesn’t take much effort to raise someone up or to recognize when someone has lifted us from sadness. A kind word, good deed, mitzvah, or even just being together are some of the ways we can support...

On Shabbat Zahor, we are ready for Purim, and even the Adon Olam is wearing a costume to celebrate! The Purim story itself is one of troubled times for the Jewish people, and it helps us to recognize that even in the greatest adversity, there must be space for laughter, for taking the joyful mome...

In the spirit of renewed tradition, here is a new interpretation of Kol Nidrei. It blends the ancient melodic motifs with contemporary harmonies and orchestration, offering a modern reflection of this timeless prayer. May you be sealed in the Book of Life for a healthy and peaceful year.

To hea...

Celebrate the spirit of Hanukkah with this new arrangement of "Tomorrow" from ANNIE. Featuring Broadway star Julie Benko, internationally renowned cantor Azi Schwartz, and a choir of over 50 voices from the Jewish Broadway community, this one-of-a-kind music video captures the themes of hope, res...

On Hanukkah, and in life’s darker moments, we turn to light to remember and to hope. The flames we kindle bring back memories of Hanukkah celebrations and cherished days gone by, both bitter and sweet. As the song expresses, “Light rises in the morning . . . do you remember? Yes, I remember. And ...

There is a rich treasury of music that’s been written for Israeli children. Here are some whimsical and beautiful children’s songs in Hebrew. Enjoy solos by Cantor Schwartz’s children and let your heart be light! Wishing you a Shabbat Shalom and a Happy Purim.

As we approach Shavuot, we think about the strength, beauty, and peace of our tradition. Bidding farewell to Cantor Sierra Fox as she leaves our internship, we offer this musical illustration of that tradition which she and Cantor Schwartz sang earlier this month. We have passed this piece, and m...

With the somber observance of Tisha B’av coming, we offer this prayer for peace, Shalom Rav. Since its composition in 1974, this melody has been the most popular for its text. We recorded it in a more informal style than usual – what do you think? Wishing you a Shabbat Shalom.

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As we prepare for Shabbat and approach Tisha B’Av, we share this musical tribute to Cantor Schwartz’s mentor and teacher, Cantor Naftali Herstik z”l, whose first yahrzeit we mark this month.

Cantor Herstik’s voice filled the Jerusalem Great Synagogue with sacred beauty for over three decades, an...

The month of Elul begins shortly, and with it comes the sound of the shofar. We all hold similar hopes for the new year: peace, safety, and to be written in the Book of Life. We invite you to join us for High Holiday services, in person or via livestream, to pray for these blessings and more. Wis...

As this song expresses, may you be sealed in the Book of Life, and may the new year ahead bring sweetness, happiness, and peace. Shanah Tovah!

Music by Beth Styles, arr. by Oran Eldor, commissioned by PAS Music Center
Music Director: David Enlow
Video Editor: Tami Shaham
Audio: Oscar Acevedo

Sixty years after Simon & Garfunkel released this song, we find ourselves once again in a world deeply divided. “People talking without speaking - people hearing without listening.”

If you recognize some of the singers here, it’s because they also opened the Tony Awards earlier this year. Singin...

Corinne Allal (1955-2024), a hall-of-fame Israeli rock artist and one of the country’s most beloved voices, sadly passed away last year. In honor of her memory, we are releasing a recording of a new piece the PAS Music Center commissioned her to compose, made by combining an original vocal sketc...

As we approach the High Holidays, here is a piyut recorded live during services in dramatic cantorial style, a centuries-old art in which the cantor’s voice portrays the struggle and triumph of atonement. Once brought to the Broadway stage through Jewish contributions to musical theatre, this sac...

The melody “Gabriel’s Oboe,” which we sang during High Holiday services this year, has been on our minds. Ennio Morricone’s iconic theme from the film The Mission is reimagined here with Hebrew and English lyrics. It’s a quiet prayer for peace, healing, and a world that’s just a little softer tha...

While shooting this video in public, we witnessed a beautiful miracle: New Yorkers from all walks of life joining in. Written by the legendary Stephen Schwartz (of Wicked fame), this anthem captures the spirit of the holiday season.

May we all celebrate the light in others, differences and al...

Kindle a musical spirit by watching the recording of Tuesday’s Hanukkah concert, which features our cantors, ensemble, and guests.