When performing "Hallelujah" at Carnegie Hall for the Night of Inspiration last month, Kenny Lattimore blessed us by singing his parts in Hebrew, which was such a wonderful surprise! It's moments like this that make me eager to come back each year. | Cantor Azi Schwartz החזן עזי שוורץ

If Debbie Friedman (1951–2011) was a modern-day Miriam - leading Jewish music with prophetic voice and spirit - then it is only fitting to celebrate one of her most beloved compositions as we approach Shabbat Shirah, the moment of the Song of the Sea. Psalm 150 calls for all instruments, culminating in the powerful exhortation: “Let everything that has breath praise God.” (Ps. 150:6) May music continue to uplift and inspire, reminding us that no matter what is happening in the world, singing out

My colleagues are lifelong Bruce Springsteen fans, truly Born in the U.S.A.. They tease me that I come from The Promised Land and don’t really get Bruce - that I’m just Dancing in the Dark. This Rosh Hashanah, I had the joy of showing them that I’m not Blinded by the Light at all… I’m perfectly capable of celebrating 50 years of an American classic - and praying with all my soul - because deep down, I’m also Born to Run. With this Jersey-heartbeat Hallelujah, I wish you all a Shabbat Shalom, fil