Recordings
A selection of recordings spanning classical nusach, original liturgical composition, & participatory prayer
High holy day nusach
An intimate studio recording of the ancient MiSinai melody, given space to breathe.
The cantor's private prayer before leading the community into the Days of Awe. Composed by my beloved mentor.
Classical chazzanut opening in a major key, moving through several traditional nusach.
Classical chazzanut opening in a minor key, moving through a complex modal journey.
Kol Nidre (Live, unaccompanied, Temple Solel, 2025). MiSinai. The opening moment of Yom Kippur and the most well-known melody in Jewish liturgy.
Contemporary & Original
Adon Olam. Krishna Alexandra. An original niggun, taught live to the congregation by call and response.
An original composition, written as a meditation for the soul.
Adonai Ro'i. Gerald Cohen. A contemporary melody learned on short notice at a congregation's request.
Rtzei. Stephen Richards. A newer melody for the Shabbat Amidah, sung unaccompanied, carrying its quiet plea for favor.
diaspora & participatory
Cuando El Rey Nimrod — Ladino traditional. A Sephardic favorite, sung with the congregation joining in.
Psalm 29 / Havu Ladonai — Ladino traditional. Hebrew and Ladino woven together, sung with the room.
A joyful, uptempo welcome to Shabbat, rooted in the mystical imagery of Kabbalat Shabbat: the Bride approaching, the community rising to greet her.
An Eastern Mediterranean lullaby in the Ottoman style, built on maqam and microtonal ornamentation.