Having problems getting someone to lead your Shabbat or Yom Tov services? Tephilharmonic could help.
Arising from discussions at the 1st European Cantors’ Convention organised by the JMI in 2006, a nucleus of practitioners and enthusiasts have set up Tephilharmonic with the aim of preserving and developing traditional synagogue music in UK orthodox communities.
Tephilharmonic hopes to achieve this by:
- Encouraging and enabling synagogue services led by knowledgeable Chazanim who will make traditional Shul music accessible and enjoyable
- Providing support and musical resources for Chazanim and choirs
- Training lay Chazanim in traditional Nusach and encouraging the participation of younger Shul-goers.
- Forming a network of people who are interested in cantorial music (chazanut) and who will actively support it in their communities
- Educating and involving community members to appreciate traditional synagogue music
Tephilharmonic was formed by:
- Cantors Moshe Haschel, Avromi Freilich, and Gedalya Alexander, and
- Jonathan Weissbart and Hirsh Cashdan.
Principal patron of Tephilharmonic is the Chief Rabbi, Sir Jonathan Sacks.