Our Music Groups

We have many opportunities to participate in as you like, in our rich variety of musical programs.  Find one that fits your needs and check out video clips for inspiration.

• Hallel B'Shir

The Temple Israel Adult Choir, Hallel B'Shir is proud to support the community in prayer.  Our name, Hallel B’Shir, meaning Praise in Song, exemplifies our goal to elevate the worship experience of our congregation and enhance the spirituality within our services.  The members of Hallel B’Shir are all volunteer singers who enjoy connecting with each other and with their fellow congregants in song. 

Hallel B’Shir rehearses weekly on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 PM.  We delight in each other’s company and in the skilled direction of Eddie Pleasant, our Choir Director. Rabbi/Cantor Sklar and Cantor Hayley Kobilinsky and our musicality is enhanced by the expert accompaniment of Dina Pruzhansky.  If you love to sing, please join us!

• Shma Na Na, The Band

Temple Israel's band of 15 years, Sh'ma Na Na, joins to musically enhance services and other CJL programs or special events. Click for more about our talented band, Sh'ma Na Na.

• THE TEMPLE ISRAEL GLEE CLUB

The Glee Club is Temple Israel's youth choir who often adds their lovely voices to our multi-generational services.

• SELAH

Our teen choir, Selah, expands on the Glee Club's repertoire and often participates in our multi-generational services as well.

• "POP-UP" CHOIRS 

Temple Israel's talent and participation allows us to provide additional short-term choral experiences like The Brotherhood Choir, Kol Isha, The Sisterhood Choir, The Shofar Choir, etc.