SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
Music
Music is described as the language of the soul.
Music is an important part of the TBE experience.
It elevates our meaningful moments, enlivens our celebrations, and provides comfort in times of sorrow.
Musical Leadership
TBE is blessed with talented musicians who inspire us time and time again.
Upcoming Events
Remote: Yaldeinu & Gan Elohim Shabbat Singing
Remote: Yaldeinu & Community Havdalah
Remote: 3rd Grade Musical Mindfulness
Remote: Yaldeinu & Gan Elohim Shabbat Singing
Our Cantors
Cantor Jodi Sufrin, our cantor for 35 years, leads us in song, prayer, healing, and rejoicing. She is joined by Cantor Shanna Zell, who finds joy and fulfillment in uplifting our community through song and prayer.
Musicians at TBE
Our sound and prayer are elevated by the finest musicians in the Greater Boston area.
Upcoming Events
Remote: Yaldeinu & Gan Elohim Shabbat Singing
Remote: Yaldeinu & Community Havdalah
Remote: 3rd Grade Musical Mindfulness
Remote: Yaldeinu & Gan Elohim Shabbat Singing
Reach Out
Cantor Jodi Sufrin
781.235.8419 x202
Cantor Shanna Zell
781.235.8419 x225
Stephanie Costello
Executive Assistant to the Clergy
781.997.4204
Thank God It’s Shabbat
Once a month, join us for a celebratory hour-long TGIS service featuring upbeat music from our teen T’filah Band and teaching appropriate for all ages.
Heartstrings Service
Cantor Zell orchestrates a prayer experience enhanced by violin, mandolin, percussion, and your voices.
Audio
Experience our joyous music wherever you go!
Audio files coming soon!
Adult Volunteer Choir
Open to anyone who likes to sing! Get to know members of our temple community while performing a rich tapestry of music from our vast Jewish choral tradition. Participate in several services and programs throughout the year, including High Holy Day services.
Contact
Cantor Sufrin
Children’s Choir
Open to all students grades K-5. We aim to instill a love of singing and an appreciation of Jewish music, and to create a sense of community. Throughout the year, sing at Shabbat and holiday services. Perform a mitzvah singing for seniors in assisted living.
Contact
Cantor Sufrin
Sharim Singers at Senior Living Centers
Join us once a month on Sundays to sing show tunes and popular music that resonate with senior living center residents in Metro West. Sharim singers are led by renowned music director Nick Page.
Contact
Peter Marx
Hospice Singers
Bring comfort through song to congregants who are going through serious illness.
Contact
Liz Kopin
Havayah T’filah Band (Grades 8-12)
Come jam with us as we play Jewish music, mashup Jewish melodies with secular ones, and lead our community in Shabbat worship. Whether you play guitar, piano, sax, ukulele, drums, or sing, join us in making awesome music.
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Contact
Cantor Zell
TBElle Music Classes
Fellow congregants share their in-depth knowledge of and passion for music in our six-week TBElle program.
Contact
Lynn Burke
Music Club
Music lovers unite to learn more about music we know, discover new music, and enjoy the community of friends with musical interests.
Contact
Lynn Burke
Art Gerstenfeld
Drum Circle
A drum circle is a centuries-old tradition. Noam Sender teaches accessible and captivating rhythms from around the world, enhanced with familiar chants and call and response melodies. Center yourself, relax, and have fun while building community and a beautiful, collective voice. No experience required. Drums supplied or bring your own.
Contact
Lynn Burke
Havayah: Songleading Workshop/Music Madrichim
Students in Grades 9-12 deepen their repertoire and skills as songleaders while working as a madrich/a in the Sunday Limud Program. With Cantor Zell, they plan and lead the early and late session K-5 opening assemblies and teach K-2 music — while receiving professional development and support. Join a dedicated and enthusiastic team ready to make Jewish music with our students!
Learn more
Contact
Cantor Zell
A portion of our innovative programming is supported by The Kay Music Innovation Fund.
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