• Zamir•

South of the Border a sizzling concert of music from Latin America

Thursday, June 4, 2015 Temple Emanuel, Newton, MA

1320 Centre Street, Suite 306 Joshua R. Jacobson, Artistic Director Newton, MA 02459 www.zamir.org • [email protected] honoring Cantor Elias Rosemberg

• Zamir•

South of the Border a sizzling concert of music from Latin America

Thursday, June 4, 2015 Temple Emanuel, Newton, MA Joshua R. Jacobson, Artistic Director honoring Cantor Elias Rosemberg Cantor Elias Rosemberg

Born into a musical family in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Elias Rosemberg began studies in 1991 at Seminario Rabínico Latinoamericano and obtained the degree of Hazzan and Singing Professor in 1994. In addition to his vocal training, he studied music theory and harmony and completed a five-year program in Pathology, Audiology and Speech Therapy at the University of Buenos Aires.

A concert and wedding performer in the Buenos Aires area, Cantor Rosemberg won the vocal contest: “Argentina Sings for ,” organized by the Israeli Embassy of Argentina in 1998. He served as cantor in Buenos Aires and, after he moved to the US, was cantor at Temple Emeth in Chestnut Hill. He is currently the cantor of Temple Emanuel in Newton, the largest Conservative synagogue in New England.

In addition to his cantorial duties at Temple Emanuel, Cantor Rosemberg performs regularly with the Bostonian Opera and Concert Ensemble and the Zamir Chorale of Boston. He serves as the New England Region Chair for the Cantors Assembly, is the immediate past president of the New England Board of Cantors and has served on the faculty of the Cantor-Educator program at Hebrew College as a cantorial coach.

• Border • from Latin America Zamir South of the a sizzling concert of music Prelude

The Zamir Chorale of Boston Mata del Anima Sola (Tree of the Lonely Soul) Yah Ribon Alam (God, Master of the Universe) Music: Antonio Estevez (Venezuela)/Lyrics: Alberto Torrealba Cantor Elias Rosemberg, soloist Music: Jeremiah Klarman/Lyrics: Israel Najara Premiere performance Cantor Elias Rosemberg, Devin Lawrence, and Cantor Louise Treitman, soloists Muié Rendêra (Lacemaker Woman) Music: Pinto Fonseca (Brazil)/Lyrics are traditional Tucan Trio Program to be announced from the stage Venezuela Music: Moshe Wilenski (Israel)/Lyrics: Dan Almagor Tucan Trio with The Zamir Chorale of Boston Richard Lustig, soloist Santo (from Misa Criolla) (Holy) Music: Ariel Ramirez (Argentina)/Lyrics from Isaiah Adon Olam (Lord of the Universe) Kevin Martin and Elijah Botkin, soloists Carlos Slivskin (Argentina)/Lyrics: Solomon Ibn Gabirol Cantor Elias Rosemberg, soloist

Ha-gitarist (The Guitarist) Music trad. Brazilian/Lyrics by Ehud Manor The Zamir Chorale of Boston with Tucan Trio Alfonsina Intermission Music: Ariel Ramirez (Argentina)/Lyrics: Felix Luna (Hebrew: Ehud Manor) Kashe La’avod (Work is Hard) Cantor Elias Rosemberg Music: Antônio Pecci Filho (a.k.a. Toquinho) (Brazil) Los Pajaros Perdidos (The Lost Birds) Lyrics: Vincius de Moraes (Hebrew: Ehud Manor) Music: Astor Piazzolla (Argentina)/Lyrics: Mario Trejo Cancion con todos (Song with All) The Zamir Chorale of Boston Music: Cesar Isella (Argentina) Arranged: Ruben Fernandez Otero Lyrics: Armando Tejada Gómez/Ehud Manor Salmo 150 (Psalm 150) Music: Ernani Aguiar (Brazil)/Lyrics from the Psalms Andrew Mattfeld, Assistant Conductor

Brazilian born percussionist Joca Perpignan has become a leading figure in the Latin- Notes from the Artistic Director percussion scene in Israel and abroad and has collaborated, recorded and performed with many Israeli and world renown artists such as Matti Caspi, Arik Einstein, Yoni Cantor Elias Rosemberg enchants us with his beautiful voice, his megawatt smile, Rechter, Paquito de Rivera, and The Mendez Brothers, to name a few. Joca is a his devotion to Judaism, his passion for prayer. Elias has done so much to enrich graduate of “Berklee College of Music” in Boston, and is currently a music educator Jewish cultural life in Newton and beyond with a wide variety of concerts, as well as a touring artist and a member of the Idan Raichel Project. His original but most especially exposing us to the beautiful music of Argentina. compositions are featured in his solo albums “Entreventos” and “Manso Balanço” Joca is working these days on a new album featuring him and Grammy Award winning Zamir has been fortunate to have Elias as a musical partner. He has soloed with pianist and composer Alon Yavnai. us in many venues, from Temple Emanuel to Emmanuel Church and beyond. He has kept alive the wonderful tradition of “Hanukah Happens” concerts. Flutist Amir Milstein studied at the Jerusalem Academy of Music (B.M) and the New England Conservatory (M.M.) where he currently teaches. Amir established his career Preparing tonight’s tribute program has been a labor of love, and has opened us in the world music scene founding world renown Bustan Abraham ensemble. His up to a new and diverse and interesting repertoire. We have commissioned a new playing is featured in over fifty albums and his musical collaborations include work in Elias’s honor from Jeremiah Klarman, a young composer, a member of numerous works with internationally acclaimed musicians such as: , Temple Emanuel, who is a noteworthy musical collaborator with Cantor Rosemberg. Tito Puente, Hariprasad Chaurasia, Matti Caspi, Armandinho Macedo, Omar Farouk But our main focus in the concert is on the music of South America, and Tekbilek, Simon Shaheen, Mikhalis Nikoloudis, and Ross Daly, among others. Amir’s specifically the music of Elias’s native Argentina. Amir Milstein and the Tucan compositions include works for ensembles, dance groups and film scores. As an Trio have introduced us to a fascinating blend of South American and Israeli styles. educator Amir Currently teaches at the New England Conservatory and Northeastern Many of these songs mesh popular Latin rhythms and melodies with Hebrew University in Boston, and presents clinics and musical workshops in schools and lyrics. There are three settings of sacred texts by Argentinian composers. We universities around the world. reprise a satirical Hebrew song about young Israelis seeking adventure Guitarist Hagai Rehavia graduated Rimon College of Music and the Rubin Academy in Venezuela. And we have included as a bonus two classic choral works by in Jerusalem, Israel and continued his studies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Hagai is one of Argentinian composers—they’re not specifically Jewish, but they’re great fun! Olé! the leading guitarists in Brazilian style and is often invited to perform with renown —Joshua R. Jacobson artists such as Brazilian singers Jane Duboc, Edu Lobo, Mausha, the Israeli Philarmonic Orchestra, as well as Israeli singers Matti Caspi, Ori Harpaz, and Leah Shabbat, among many others. Hagai’s compositions are featured in numerous albums, including his solo album called “Bebe”. He also published several books for .

Jeremiah Klarman Guest Musicians Jeremiah Klarman is gaining national recognition as a rising young composer of his generation. In June 2010, The Boston Pops performed his Symphony in C on his Tucan Trio second appearance on NPR’s radio show, “From The Top.” Klarman also won the 2010 (Hagai Rehavia – guitar; Amir Milstein – flute; Joca Perpignan – percussion and vocals), First Generation to Generation Award; a program designed for talented high school founded in in 1998, brings together three Israeli musicians from different students who demonstrate promise in creating melodies that show sensitivity to the musical backgrounds, who share a common interest and passion for Brazilian music. setting of Jewish liturgical text. The trio, consisting of flute, guitar and percussion, present a diverse repertoire of Brazilian music, as well as original compositions, influenced by Mediterranean, Jazz and Klarman’s works have been performed by The Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Latin music. The artistic background of Tucan members, blending Israeli and Brazilian The Landmark Symphony, The Longwood Symphony, and New England Conservatory elements with Mediterranean and jazz influences, creates a unique sound, rich in (NEC) Youth Orchestras with conductors Gil Rose, the late Charles Ansbacher, melodic, harmonic and rhythmic textures. Jonathan McPhee, and Benjamin Zander. Klarman won the 2007 American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) Foundation/Morton Gould Young Tucan Trio members have performed in numerous festivals and concert venues around Composer Award for his orchestral piece Dance Suite, as well as the ASCAP Honorable the world and have collaborated with world renown artists, such as legendary Brazilian Mention in 2009 for his orchestral piece Festive Dance. He also won the Senior mandolin virtuoso, Armandinho Macedo, Cuban percussionist Yoel Gonzalez, singers Division of the Massachusetts State Composition Competition Music Teachers Idan Raichel, Matti Caspi, Shlomo Gronich, and many others. National Association (MTNA). The Zamir Chorale of Boston Music With a Mission Staff Board of Directors Founded in 1969, the Zamir Chorale of Boston’s mission is to serve as Joshua R. Jacobson, Artistic Director Joshua Jacobson, President “a musical and educational organization dedicated to raising awareness of Barbara Gaffin, Managing Director Robert Snyder, Chairman the breadth and beauty of Jewish culture through performances, recordings, Lawrence E. Sandberg, Concert Manager Peter Finn, Clerk symposia, publications, and musical commissions.” Led by Founder and Artistic and Merchandise Manager Gilbert Schiffer, Treasurer Director Joshua Jacobson, the Chorale comprises experienced volunteer singers Edwin Swanborn, Accompanist Daniel Bauman who perform music spanning thousands of years, four continents, and a variety Amy Lieberman, Principal Guest Conductor Richard Blocker of styles, both classical and popular. Zamir’s repertoire includes Jewish liturgical Devin Lawrence, Assistant to the Conductor Frumie Burns pieces, major classical works, music of the Holocaust, newly commissioned Andrew Mattfeld, Conducting Intern Bruce Creditor compositions, and Israeli, Yiddish, and Ladino folksongs. Zamir’s music is Judy Pike, President Kenneth Davis enjoyed by people of all ages, religions and races. Concerts can be designed to Elana Rome, Vice President Bruce Donoff meet special requirements and always provide an educational component. Michael Kronenberg, Librarian Judith Pike, ex officio Elana Rome, ex officio In addition to enjoying a devoted following in the Greater Boston area, Lawrence Sandberg Sopranos Zamir has achieved a far-reaching reputation through its 19 recordings and Betty Bauman* • Joyce Bohnen • Sharon Goldstein • Naomi Gurt Lind frequent tours throughout the United States, as well as in Israel and Europe. Maayan Harel • Marilyn J. Jaye • Anne Levy • Sarah Perron • Elana Rome The documentary film,Zamir: Jewish Voices Return to Poland, has been Susan Rubin • Sharon Shore • Julie Smily • Louise Treitman • Deborah West shown across the country on public television stations. In January 2006, Zamir was invited to perform at the United Nations General Assembly for the Altos first International Day to Commemorate Victims of the Holocaust. Zamir was Sarah Boling • Johanna Ehrmann* • Alison Fields • Deborah Melkin honored to represent the United States at the first Louis Lewandowski Festival Rachel Miller • Judy Pike • Jill Sandberg • Nancy Sargon-Zarsky in Berlin, Germany, in 2011 and again in 2014. Rachel Seliber • Gail Terman • Phyllis Werlin An important component of Zamir’s mission is to develop future leaders in Tenors Jewish choral music. Graduates of the program have gone on to conduct choirs David Burns • Steven Ebstein* • Gabriel Goldman • Suzanne Goldman of their own in Boston and beyond. Zamir also mentors other Jewish community Kevin Martin • Andrew Mattfeld* • Leila Joy Rosenthal • Lawrence E. Sandberg choruses through joint rehearsals and performances. Gilbert Schiffer • Dan Seltzer • Yishai Sered • Andrew Stitcher The Zamir Chorale of Boston, Choir-in-residence at Hebrew College, Basses is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and by Combined Jewish Elijah Botkin* • Peter Bronk • Abba Caspi • Phil Goldman • Michael Krause-Grosman Philanthropies. Zamir is a member of the Greater Boston Choral Consortium, a Michael Kronenberg • Devin Lawrence* • Richard Lustig • Peter Squires cooperative association of diverse choral groups in Boston and the surrounding Mark Stepner • Kyler Taustin • Michael Victor • Jordan Lee Wagner • Robert Wright areas, and the Newton Cultural Alliance. *Section Leaders

Jeremiah Klarman, piano Tucan Trio Taki Masuko, percussion Amir Milstein, flute Bruce Creditor, Hagai Rehavia, guitar John Shiu, bass Joca Perpignan, percussion and vocals Jonathan and Lynne Greer R.K. “Shelley” Schwartz Lynne Heller Rachel and Mark Seliber Marilyn and Paul Kalis Velda Shaby Zamir: South of the Border Sponsors David Kanter Rosita and Zvi Shtifter Ruth and Jon Tepper, Co-chairs Independent Jewish Community Shoshana and Harry Katz Stanhope Garage Susan and Frederic Jacobs Sheila and Hy Kempler Bernice Thaler Conductor’s Circle (Host Committee) $10,000+ Cantor Marcie and Jeffrey Jonas Brenda and Marvin Kraus Liz Strzetelski and Ken Waldman Anonymous Robin and Jay Kroopnick Hanoch and Aviva Lev-Ari Selma Waldstein Amy Klein and Brian Lefsky Cynthia Levitt Judith Weiskopf Shir Chadash Circle (Host Committee) $3600+ Eliot Sagan and Audrey Mahler Cantor Brian Mayer Sheri Olans and Robert Wright Judith Mir Phyllis and Michael z”l Hammer Fund Susan and David Rosenbaum Myrna and Arnold Offen Robert* and Myra Snyder Miriam Rosenblatt *member, Zamir Board of Directors, 2014-15 Jinny Sagoran and Jeremy Schmahmann Jane and Mark Ostrowsky Susan Dechter and Zvi Sesling Ruthie and Dan Pernick Benefactor (Host Committee) $1000-$3599 Gifts and pledges received as of May 13, Martin and Betsy Solomon Leila Joy Rosenthal 2015. We regret any errors or omissions. Joyce and Michael Bohnen Robert and Leslie Bornstein Stacks Syrille and Paul Rosman Consulate General of Israel Suzanne Hanser and Alan Teperow Penny Scharfman Please notify us so that we can correct our Nancy and Peter* Finn Rick and Sandy Thau database and honor your contribution. Renee and Steven Finn Cantor Stephen Thompson Michael and Linda Frieze Allan Toledano and Roz Garber Toledano Joshua* and Ronda Garber Jacobson Cantor Louise and Richard Treitman The Zamir Chorale of Boston thanks all Jake and Linda Kriger Serene and Michael Victor James and Loren Rosenzweig Susan Chadick and Robert Weiss Jill and Lawrence E.* Sandberg Dale and Arnie Zaff those who have generously contributed Jill and Gilbert* Schiffer Bev and Frank Zweiman Ruth and Jon Tepper The Wolk Family and the Cross Country Group to the success of our 2014-2015 season. Donor $180-$359 Patron (Host Committee) $360-$999 Joel R. Davidson Conductor’s Circle $10,000+ Joe and Kathy Kohler Sheila Decter Anonymous Jake and Linda Kriger Sherri Ades and Kenneth R. Falchuk Richard and Sharlene Finkel Leila Joy Rosenthal Joanne Linowes Alinsky Marcia and Alan Leifer Shir Chadash Circle $3600-$9999 Anonymous James and Loren Rosenzweig Esther and Lewis Muhlfelder Consulate General of the Federal Republic Susan Ansin Jill and Larry* Sandberg Sue Carp Nesson, Dan, and Emma Nesson of Germany Hillery and Daniel* Bauman Jill and Gilbert* Schiffer Judith Pike* Phyllis and Michael z”l Hammer Fund David and Frumie* Burns Ruth and Jon Tepper Barbara and Bill Poplack Robert and Myra Snyder Louise G. Citron Sidney and Deanna Wolk Temple Beth Zion CJP Patron $500-$999 Yael Miller and Stuart Cole Benefactor $1000-$3599 Anonymous Susan and Bruce* Creditor Friend $54-$179 Jayne and Harvey Beker Susan Ansin Cindy and Harvey Creem Leslie Weiner Alger Ellen and Rick* Blocker Hillery and Daniel* Bauman Lloyd David Ilene Fruman Beckman and David Beckman Joyce and Michael Bohnen Chester and Diane Black The Harold and Evelyn R. Davis Susan and Barry Bergman David and Frumie* Burns Joel Caplan Memorial Foundation Beatrice Carp Lois and Mickey Cail Susan and Bruce* Creditor Mady and Bruce* Donoff Cantor Luis Cattan CJP Cantor Steven and Myrna Dress Hazzan Steven and Myrna Dress Toby and Barry Farman Consulate General of Israel Robert and Rena Gray Fein Robert and Rena Gray Fein Elyse and Sandy Friedman Madelyn and Bruce* Donoff Lillian Garber Harvey and Brenda Freishtat Lesley Garber Mathews and Bob Glidden Nancy and Peter* Finn Independent Jewish Community Doug Cahn and Barbara Gaffin Cantorial Soloist Susan Glickman Renee and Steven Finn Susan and Frederic Jacobs Lillian Garber Myra Goggins—in memory of Fitz Squires Michael and Linda Frieze Eleanor Jacobson Carole and Barrie Greiff Susan and Bruce Gold James Gould Gary and Susan Jacobson Sherry and Ned Holstein Marion and Larry Green Joshua* and Ronda Garber Jacobson

David Moeser Trust Marcia and Alan Leifer Mark Biddelman Robert and Elaine Grover Judy Pike* Jeffrey and Shawna Levine Herbert Birnbaum Elizabeth Grube Jane Rabb Cantor Riki Lippitz Dianne and Michael Blau Cantor Peter Halpern Benjamin and Stephanie Samuels Eliot Sagan and Audrey Mahler Linda and David Blocker Maayan Harel Susan Dechter and Zvi Sesling Anne and David Martin Sally Bock Lynne Heller Robert and Leslie Bornstein Stacks Esther and Lewis Muhlfelder Aviva and Geoffrey Bock Shael Herman Cantor Jodi and Cantor Roy Sufrin Sue and Dan Nesson Margie and Gil Brodsky Eva and Melvin Hoffman Suzanne Hanser and Alan Teperow Bruce and Joyce Pastor Freddie Brooks Rose Hurwitz Cantor Louise and Richard Treitman Ruthie and Dan Pernick Esta-Jean Cahn Shirley and Charles Hurwitz Serene and Michael Victor Edward and Janet Polansky Judith and Barry Caplan Sherry Israel Susan Chadick and Robert Weiss Barbara and Bill Poplack Beatrice Carp Claudia Marbach and Daniel Jackson Dale and Arnold Zaff Deborah and Caesar Raboy Cantor Luis Cattan Jerry and Ruth Jacobs Nancy and Scott Richmond Andrew Celentano Robin Kahn Shuli and Avi Rockoff Sum Chan David Kanter Donor $180-$499 Cynthia Shulak and Dan Rome Jonathan and Judy Chiel Peter Squires and Linda Kasten Susan and Aron Ain Susan and David Rosenbaum Elizabeth Dreben and Hillel Chiel Shoshana and Harry Katz Donald Cashman Miriam Rosenblatt Rochelle and Reuven Cohn Laurie Kay Louise G. Citron Gerald Rosenthal Herbert and Ann Daitch Roxanne Kelber Yael Miller and Stuart Cole Ruth Langer and Jonathan Sarna Joel R. Davidson Sheila and Hy Kempler Linda and Teo Dagi Rabbi Les Bronstein and Alison and Kenneth Davis Joshua Kieval Lloyd David Cantor Benjie Ellen Schiller Carole and David Decter Sandra and Burton Klein Joel R. Davidson Jinny Sagoran and Jeremy Schmahmann Allan Drachman Linda Koevary-Gissinger The Harold and Evelyn R. Davis Memorial Arthur Schneider Jill and Steve Ebstein Kol Rinah Foundation R.K. “Shelley” Schwartz Robert Ehrmann Cheska and Jan Komissar Sheila Decter Helen Singer Bruce and Nancy Ehrmann Judy and Les Kramer Paul and Nancy Dembling Marcia Solkoff Eskin Susan and Steven Eisen Brenda and Marvin Kraus Sara and Bob Dickman Martin and Betsy Solomon David and Karen Farbman Cantor Alan and Lisa Kritz David Feltman Andrew and Emma Stitcher Judith Bolton and Kenneth Fasman Jacki Kronenberg Robert Fields Rabbi Jeffrey Summit Gene Fax Michael Kronenberg Richard and Sharlene Finkel Rick and Sandy Thau Shirley Fingerman Nan and Andrew Langowitz Roy Gould and Leora Fishman Allan Toledo and Roz Garber Toledano Richard and Sharlene Finkel Barbara Lapidas Brown and Larry Brown Gordon and Barbara Freed Sivya and Nahum Twersky Sylvia and Philip Fishman Leon Janikian Harvey and Brenda Freishtat Anne and Moshe Waldoks Roy Gould and Leora Fishman Hanoch and Aviva Lev-Ari Zelda and Elkan Gamzu Robert Weiss Heather and Richard Forrest Jeffrey and Shawna Levine Suzan Goldstein and Stephen Garber Susan Whitehead Elyse and Sanford Friedman Sybil and Steven Levisohn Roy Barr and Lisa Goldberg Arnee R. and Walter A. Winshall Arlene Fruchter Cynthia Levitt Rosalind Gray Sidney and Deanna Wolk Irene Gaffin Mayer and Judy Levitt Carole and Barrie Greiff Bev and Frank Zweiman David and Judith Ganz Zhanna and Harvey Levy Sheri and Eli Gurock Jody Garber Sara Lichtin Boyd and Roy Boyd Rabbi Jules and Shayna Harlow Lesley Garber Mathews and Bob Glidden Kurt and Sue Linden David Harris Friend up to $179 Steven and Michelle Garfinkel Debbie and Joel Litvin Joni Blum and Danny Hassenfeld Leslie Weiner Alger Nancy and Dennis Gilbert Roberta and Ron Loberfeld Sherry and Ned Holstein Eleanor Andler James and Susan Glickman Naomi and Carl Lopkin Cantor Marcie and Jeffrey Jonas Beverly Andreozzi Myra Goggins Milton Lown David Kanter Haleh Armian Susan and Bruce Gold Enid Lubarsky Sally and Herb Kepnes Sam Bahn Caroll Goldberg Tom Schwarz and Sarah Luria Robin and Jay Kroopnick Cantor Elise Barber Joyce Shapiro Gordon Richard and Mair Lustig Nan and Andrew Langowitz Shelly Bazes Bard and Dov Bard Mark Gottesman Makhela Lenny Gordon and Laurie Lefkovitz Ilene and David Beckman Marion and Larry Green William and Cynthia Marcus Amy Klein and Brian Lefsky Susan and Barry Bergman Jonathan and Lynne Greer Carol Marton Takaaki Masuko Rabbi Moshe Waldoks Cantor Brian Mayer Selma Waldstein Scott and Joan Merlis Seth and Carol Ward Abbott and Lois Miller Gail and Mark Weinberg Harriet Miller Sally and Jim Weiner Judith Mir Judith Weiskopf Sheila and Lee Mondshein The Weiss Family Bonnie Orlin and Abe Morhaim Phyllis and Martin Wilner Deborah and Alan Nelson Barbara and Richard Wissoker Barbara Newman Sheri Olans and Robert Wright Myrna and Arnold Offen Milt Yanofsky Deborah Platek and Martin Oppenheimer Heather Fruen and Jeffrey Zacker Barbara and Daniel Palant Barbara Zimmerman Brian Rosman and Rabbi Barbara Penzner Henry and Barbara Zoob Judy Pinnolis Congratulations Cantor Rosemberg. Elaine Pollack *member, Zamir Board of Directors, 2014–15 Arlene Pressman Your voice enriches us all! Valerie and Arthur Rabson Special thanks to our in-kind donors: Sharon S. Regen-Wojnarowicz Jeff Rosenberg, Bookkeeper Charna Reichel Jeffrey Levine, Accountant Syrille and Paul Rosman Richard Samuels Gifts and pledges received as of May 13, 2015. Thank you Zamir for bringing so Charna and Peter Schakow Penny Scharfman We regret any errors or omissions. Please Joni and Michael Schockett notify us so that we can correct our database much joy through song! Amy Schneider and Ed Sciore and honor your contribution. Ethel and Lester Segal Rachel and Mark Seliber Debbie Seltzer Cohen Velda Shaby The Klarman family William and Jean Shaffer Rena Shapiro Linda and Ira Shoolman Naomi and Richard Shore Rosita and Zvi Shtifter Don Simkin Helen Singer Marsha and Marc Slotnick Francene and Scott Sokol Herb and Judy Spivak Stanhope Garage Alexandra Statland David and Carol Stollar Temple Aliyah Temple Beth Avodah Bernice Thaler Sharon and Bill Torodor Murray Tuchman Eliot Vogel Liz Strzetelski and Ken Waldman In honor of the Zamir Chorale Congratulations to the Zamir of Boston and Cantor Elias Chorale of Boston for building Rosemberg for their contributions community through music. to sustaining Jewish culture. Particular thanks to you, Cantor Elias Rosemberg. Spirituality is in every note you sing. Phyllis and Michael z”l Hammer Fund

Myra and Robert Snyder

Israel Keep up the great work, Congratulations to Cantor which you have done for Elias Rosemberg and to the so many years. Zamir Chorale of Boston for Best wishes for the future. enriching our lives with your beautiful sounds! Sincerely, the Wolk Family Renee and Steven Finn Our thanks to Zamir Chorale Elias—Mazel Tov, Felicitaciones for enriching our community. and Congratulations! We are so And our congratulations to happy you came North to sing Jeremiah for composing songs from South of the Border! “Yah Ribon.” Today Rabbah, Muchas Gracias, and Thank You to you and Zamir Linda and Michael Frieze Chorale for bringing beautiful music to our community!

Ruth and Jonathan Tepper שלישייתשלישייתטוקאןטוקאן

Elias, Todah Rabah and Mazal Tov on receiving this well- Kol HaKavod deserved recognition from Zamir. to Josh Jacobson and Zamir Together with Josh and the Chorale, for another year of stellar music! You have elevated the quality of Jewish music in our community and James and Loren Rosenzweig enriched our lives. We are grateful to you and thrilled to honor you.

Affectionately, Joyce and Michael Bohnen Elias, Thank you for making Shabbat come alive, and for your choosing to bring the gift To Josh and the members of of your song as a gift to the the Zamir Chorale of Boston: Jewish people and to G-d. We thank you for continuing May you continue to inspire us to infuse our community with L'Dor VaDor. beautiful music and special Susan Carp-Nesson, Dan Nesson, commemorations of the highest and Emma Nesson quality and sound. May you go from strength to strength.

Best wishes, Nancy and Peter Finn Congratulations to Cantor Elias Rosemberg and to the Zamir Chorale of Boston for another great season!

Cantor Louise and Richard Treitman To our dear Cantor Mazel Tov to our wonderful Elias Rosemberg: Mazel Tov cantor! May you go from on your honor with Zamir Chorale. strength to strength and We are so proud! always with a song in your heart.

Stuart Cole and Yael Miller Betsy and Martin Solomon

Honoring our extraordinary Thank you, Cantor Rosemberg, Cantor Elias Rosemberg. for enriching our lives with Celebrating the beautiful music your voice and spirit. of Zamir. You are both treasures to our community and beyond. The Freishtat Family

With gratitude, Mady and Bruce Donoff In recognition of Elias Rosemberg, In appreciation of Elias our peerless Chazzan and a tremendous guy, but still only our The Bornstein Stacks family fourth favorite person in his family.

Rick and Sandy Thau

ב’ה .With thanks to Cantor Rosemberg May you go from strength to Mazal Tov Elias! בידידות strength and fill our ears and hearts with glorious music for many years to come. In friendship, Myrna and Hazzan Steven Dress Mazel Tov, Louise Citron

Zamir* Mazel Tov, Elias! —for Joshua Jacobson, Artistic Director, Zamir Chorale of Boston The voices of Nightingales sing songs of the persecuted songs of the joyous You Are Fantasteec! songs of the classics songs of the people Notes wrapped in love Congratulations to Zamir for bringing Jewish music to the world Love, Susan J. Dechter & Zvi A. Sesling Amy & Brian *Zamir is the Hebrew word for Nightingale Poem by Zvi A. Sesling Congratulations to Cantor Elias Rosemberg Mazal tov to Cantor Elias Rosemberg and to the Zamir Chorale of Boston for on your well-deserved honor. another great season! How many ways can we express our gratitude to Cantor Rosemberg Yasher koach to the Zamir Chorale and Zamir in a half page? of Boston. Our community is Mucho gracias, muito obrigado, todah rabbah blessed to have you both. and thanks a million for enriching our lives and spirits by singing our musical heritage and legacies in every language. Dan and Hillery Bauman Susan and Frederic Jacobs Family

The Harold & Evelyn R. Davis The Independent Jewish Community Memorial Foundation joins the celebrates the Zamir Chorale of Zamir Chorale of Boston in Boston’s South of the Border. honoring Cantor Elias Rosemberg. IJC is a community of families and friends who worship together in a participatory High Holiday Richard P. Davis service led by Avi Teken at Brown Middle School, 125 Meadowbrook Road, Newton. Kenneth E. Davis For further information, contact Avi Teken, Marcy E. Davis [email protected], or 617-739-6238 Mazal tov to Thank you Elias Cantor Elias Rosemberg for enriching our community by and YaSHIR koach once again to sharing your musical enthusiasm! The Zamir Chorale of Boston Joanne Linowes Alinsky Bruce and Susan Creditor In Memory of my Mother, Dorothy W. Linowes, Lyricist

Congratulations to Zamir on We are happy to add our another great season! names to the tribute to Cantor Elias Rosemberg and Frumie and David Burns his superb voice.

Carole and Barrie Greiff Congratulations To Elias, Amir, Hagai, Joca, to a GREAT cantor! Jeremiah, and of course, Josh and the Zamir Chorale of Boston: Mazel tov, Elias! Thank you for blessing our community with your gift of music. Bev and Frank Zweiman Barbara Gaffin and Doug Cahn

Music…can name the unnameable Mazel tov Cantor Rosemberg and communicate the unknowable. and the Zamir Chorale of —Leonard Bernstein Boston for enriching our lives

with music. Mazal tov, Hazzan Rosemberg, whose music brings us closer to Roz Garber Toledano the Unknowable. and Allan Toledano Dale and Arnie Zaff Mazel Tov, Zamir Chorale, for bringing Warmest mazel tov to Cantor us together in harmony. Todah rabbah, Rosemberg! Thank you for your Elias, for beautifying our prayers with beautiful and inspiring music that your magnificent voice. Kol Hakavod, Josh, for 46 years of inspired leadership enriches our lives. Kol hakavod! and warm friendship. Yasher Koach, Barbara, Robert and Larry, for making Jinny Sagorin it all happen. and Jeremy Schmahmann With admiration, Tep & Suzanne

Congratulations Elias and Honoring Hazzan Elias Rosemberg thank you for enhancing our In appreciation for wonderful music lives with your Beautiful Music! and teaching

Sue and David Rosenbaum Sherry and Ned Holstein and family Mazal tov Thank you, Zamir, to Hazzan Elias Rosemberg for for transporting us, once again this well deserved recognition by the Zamir Chorale. Robert and Rena Gray Fein

Cantor Stephen Thompson

A nuestro amigo, Elias, gracias Best wishes to Cantor Rosemberg para todo lo que haces para nuestra comunidad. Audrey Mahler and Eliot Sagan

To our friend, Elias, thank you for all that you do in and for our community.

The David Family— Lloyd, Sari, Paulita, Michael and Adrian Cheers to Joshua and Congratulations to Cantor the Zamir Choir. Elias Rosemberg and best wishes Always presenting a wonderful, to the Zamir Chorale of Boston inspiring program. for its outstanding cultivation of We all agree. True perfection! Jewish music.

Lillian Garber, Linda and Menachem Cindy and Harvey Creem Sagiv, Stephen and Suzan Garber

Robin, Jay, and Kayla Kroopnick In honor of our outstanding Cantor Mazel Tov Cantor Rosemberg! Elias Rosemberg, who continues to —Barbara and Bill Poplack enrich our lives and brings great joy to our hearts with his magnificent The entire Temple Beth Zion cantorial voice and his music. community wishes Zamir many more years of success and look With many thanks, love, and best forward to enjoying your wishes, Mimi Rosenblatt and Family marvelous musical offerings.

In appreciation of Zamir’s support and understanding. Mazel Tov to our wonderful Chazan. —Judy Pike —Sharlene and Richard Finkel Congratulations to Cantor Zamir is our national treasure. Rosemberg and Zamir. —Sheila Decter —Joel Davidson

Elias, estamos muy contentos por ti. Barbaro! Felicidades! To many more! Enhorabuena, —Marcia & Alan Leifer, Jess, Becca, Mazal Tov, Esther y Lewis Ben and Veronica