Tamir Choir CD

This is a complete version of the Tamir Shabbat Guide on CD, including text, prayers, stories, and songs. The text and stories are narrated by Cantor Daniel Benlolo and Leah Smith and members of the Tamir Choir. The songs feature solo performances by members of the Tamir Choir and Cantor Daniel Benlolo. The CD is priced at $20/set.

Tamir Choir:
Founded in 2002, the Tamir Choir is a modest group of nine performers directed by Cantor Daniel Benlolo. Their eclectic sound and repertoire includes liturgical and Israeli selections, Broadway musicals and popular songs. The choir sings in Hebrew, Yiddish and English. The Choir includes Debby Applebaum, Meredith Caplan, Edith Garman, Chris Halstead, Shirley Harris, Jason Kershman, Claire Zloten, Julie Mintz and Murray Zloten.

"When I heard we were going to make a CD I was jumping for joy. I sang the prayer for lighting the candles for Shabbat; it was beautiful to hear myself." - Claire Zloten

"I recited the Kiddush and the Hamotzi and am proud of myself for learning my part. I think we all did very well as a whole choir and I never expected to have such a great achievement." - Jason Kershman

"I recited a prayer for Havdalah and a solo to introduce Ose Shalom; it was so exciting for me to do something so great that was so joyful." - Meredith Caplan

"When I learned that I was going to do a CD, I was very excited and very nervous. It brought tears to my eyes. When I was singing I felt very happy." - Edith Garman

"I sang Birkat Hamazon, and Hine Ma Tov as a solo. The experience of singing with the choir, our voices sounding all as one, was just beautiful." - Debby Applebaum