America @ 250: The Concert
Shabbat Music
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1h 31m
A year of programming celebrating America's 250th anniversary culminated in a roof-raising concert celebrating America's milestone birthday while highlighting the Jewish American story through song. Enjoy reliving this special evening! The music featured in the concert—along with additional selections—will be released on our upcoming album this fall. Shabbat shalom.
Featuring Cantors: Schwartz, Davis, Reisner, Kelsey Bailey, Judy Gold and the Rev. Ian Johnson
Music director: David Enlow
AV: Oscar Acevedo, Terrell Simms, Erik Van Batavia, Justin Goodman, Oli Jung
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