Emily Cohen is a rabbi from Brooklyn, NY. In this episode we discuss the rich musical tradition in Judaism and how social justice-minded Jews like herself can use music in their work. Emily provides insight into her role as a rabbi at West End Synagogue, a reconstructionist congregation in Manhattan, and her extensive involvement in music, including her participation in a secular choir and her compositions in Jewish music. The conversation delves into the rich traditions of Jewish music, including liturgical chants, folk traditions like klezmer, and the influence of various Jewish cultural backgrounds. Emily also shares her approach to songwriting, her vision for integrating social justice themes into her music, and the significance of music in sacred and secular contexts.
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Instagram: @em.cohen
Blog: https://morethanfourquestions.beehiiv.com/
Website: www.rabbiemilycohen.com
Mentions in our episode:
Yosef Goldman: https://www.youtube.com/@yosgold
Batya Levine: www.youtube.com/@batyalevine6283
Shlomo Farber’s choral arrangement of Maoz Tsur: https://on.soundcloud.com/tX9EzW22ubTCjQHN6
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