Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8
Beth Tzedec is pleased to welcome artist-in-residence Dr. Galeet Dardashti, vocalist, composer, anthropologist and culture creator, as we celebrate Shabbat Shirah.
With her Iranian-Jewish heritage, Galeet Dardashti has earned a reputation as a trail-blazing performer, educator, and advocate for Middle Eastern and North African Jewish culture. We will learn from Galeet, sing together and marvel in the presentation of award winning concert event, Monajat, on Saturday night.
- Friday at 6:00 pm: Shabbat at the Floor led by the Shabbat at the Floor team together with special guest, Galeet Dardashti.
- Friday at 7:15 pm: Two Shabbat dinner opportunities with Galeet Dardashti—a Community Shabbat dinner and a 20s and 30s Shabbat dinner. Galeet will speak at each dinner.
To register for the Community Shabbat dinner, click HERE.
To register for the 20s and 30s Shabbat dinner, click HERE.
- Saturday morning at 9:00 am: Shabbat morning services with Galeet Dardashti joining Cantor Sidney Ezer, spiritual leader Aviva Chernick and Cantorial Fellow Shira Bodnar. Galeet will speak from the bimah and will join us for an informal conversation after the community kiddush. Everyone is welcome.
- Saturday night at 8:00 pm: Monajat, Galeet's award-winning concert event where she sings with remixed samples of her grandfather's legacy recordings together with a soundscape of original music performed by an acclaimed ensemble of Middle Eastern and jazz musicians — accompanied by dynamic video art. Limited seating available. To register, click HERE.