Composer in Residence Program

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Temple Emanu-El’s Composer in Residence program ran from January 2022 through June 2025. We are deeply grateful to the major donors to our Composer in Residence Fund. Their generosity built a lasting musical legacy for our community through the creation of the following original works by Cantor Judy Adelman Gershon, our former Cantor and Composer in Residence.

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• Sim Shalom • Composed with love and admiration for Pamela Roy on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah. Made possible by a generous donation to the Composer in Residence Fund. Listen to the audio demo track HERE.
• Y'hi Shalom (May There Be Peace) • A moment of peace when hope is lost. • Instrumental • Made possible by a generous donation from Rona Shuster to the Composer in Residence Fund. Watch a video performance of the piece HERE.

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• Adonai Ori: Four Psalms for Selichot • In Loving Memory of Judy Dan • Made possible by the Judy Dan Fund for Arts and Education. Watch the premiere at Selichot services in September, 2024 HERE.
• Oseh Shalom / Yeh'yu L'ratzon, Lovingly dedicated to Cheryl Shuster, in appreciation for the kindness, generosity, creativity and love she shares with all of us, everyday. Made possible by a gift from Liz Woods. Listen to the audio demo track HERE.
• V'Shamru, in honour of Randi Feldman's retirement as Executive Director of Temple Emanu-El. Made possible by an anonymous gift. Listen to the audio demo track HERE.
• Zeh Hayom, in celebration of Risa Hoffman's 60th birthday. Made possible by a gift from Risa and Lloyd Hoffman. Listen to the audio demo track HERE.

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• Ha-Mitzvah Hazot, in celebration of Pat Sinervo's recovery from illness, and of the love of her family and friends who wouldn't let her go. Made possible by a gift from Pat and Pekka Sinervo. Watch the debut performance at Temple Emanu-El Shabbat Shira HERE.
• Ha-Tov Shimcha, in memory of Anne Soren. Made possible by a gift from Reg and Rhona Adelman. Listen to the audio demo track HERE.
• Or Shalom, in honour of Harold (z"l) and Mary Chapman. Made possible by a gift from Jo Anne Chisholm. Listen to the audio demo track HERE.

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• Zachar Chasdo, dedicated in loving memory of Ron Weisfeld. Made possible by a gift from the Weisfeld family. 
  Listen HERE.
• Sh'lama Raba, dedicated in honour of Robin Leszner and all she has done for our congregation. Made possible by a gift from the Leszner family. Watch video HERE.