In a busy world, we often simply forget to remember. On the eve of the Jewish observance of Holocaust Remembrance, when communities gather, we must struggle with keeping alive the memory as time moves us along.
Speaker; Cantor Ted Labow
Cantor Ted Labow is excited to be the spiritual leader of Agudas Israel Congregation, which prides itself on being engaging and welcoming. He shares Agudas Israel’s love of Judaism, Israel, and dedication to our members and the Hendersonville community. With his warmth and passion for learning, he brings new meaning and joy to Jewish practice at Agudas Israel.
Cantor Labow has a diverse background rooted in synagogues internationally. He has served as an educator and cantor in several congregations in Canada, the United States and recently, Australia. A native Canadian, he graduated with a bachelor of fine arts from York University (Ontario) in Jazz Piano and Composition and received his cantorial certification from the HUC/JIR Board on Cantorial Certification in 2005.
His musical and artistic skills deepen his spiritual leadership. He composes and arranges Jewish music, plays several instruments, and has sung operatic roles on stages in New York, Ontario, Philadelphia, Toronto and Italy among others. He is accomplished at Hebrew calligraphy, creates Judaic artwork and speaks several languages including Hebrew.
Story for All Ages
“Grandma’s Pear Tree”
by Suzanne Santillan (Author), Atilio Pernisco (Illustrator)
Musician; Shirley Gruenhut
Shirley Gruenhut is an avid chamber music player and New York native who now calls Hendersonville home. A graduate of Brooklyn College, she was the first time recipient of the prestigious Charles Ives Award for excellence in musical performance. She studied graduate level piano accompaniment at the Manhattan School of Music. She assisted at the Metropolitan Opera House studios and has performed regularly in New York, as well as Europe and Israel. Shirley is a member of ACMA-Association of Classical Musicians and Artists, Sing For Hope, and ACMP-Association of Chamber Music Players. She is also a professional member of AAPF, the Asheville Area Piano Forum. She was founder of several chamber music ensembles
We gather for worship and fellowship each Sunday with a service at 10:30 followed by coffee hour. Dress is casual. Parking is plentiful. And our building is accessible.
Family Ministry / Sunday School: All Ages meet in Sanctuary at 10:30 AM Children go to classrooms at 10:45 after the “Story for All Ages.” On the lower level, we have a nursery for infants and toddlers, and we have classes where children and youth learn about and explore faith, religion, justice, and community.
We welcome you: your whole self, with all your truths and your doubts, your worries and your hopes. Join us on this extraordinary adventure of faith!
Topics: Perspective, reflection, Remembering