HAVDALLAH  –  Tzeitchem L'shalom:

Departing from Shabbat in Peace

We make a pilgrimage to Shabbat every week -- a pilgrimage to a place which is really only a time -- a time of holiness.  Shabbat lasts 26 hours; God's name (YHVH) = 26   ---  so you could say that Shabbat  represents God unfolding in time. The magic of this time is the presence and activity of the Shechinah, who comes "home" from exile once a week, spends Shabbat joining God & Israel in joy before going back into lonely exile for another week.

The gift of Shabbat is unique – a different plane. Appreciating its beauty and understanding its significance means seeing it in contrast to the rest of the week. With havdallah, we mark the symbolic end of Shabbat and usher in the new week. Surrounded by stories and song, we activate all our senses: we taste the wine, smell the spices, see the flame of the candle, feel its heat, and hear the blessings.

When Shabbat ends, it is not just the clock ticking away, but the heightened awareness we have shared also coming to an end. The weekdays are not Shabbat. But, if we have experienced Shabbat in its fullness, we may be able to infuse our week with some of it’s sweetness.

Saturday evening stories and songs, leading up to havdallah and followed by a coffee-house style concert  (program - 90 min.)

AZAMRA! Let Us Sing

Saturday evening concert of Jewish music, old and new. Steve can perform solo, coffee-house style, or can bring in a 3-piece or 6-piece band for a bigger sound that will rock the house.

90 min. concert

A JOURNEY OF SONG & SPIRIT

Steve is joined

by Brother Al Mascia, OFM, a Franciscan friar, in a truly unique, inter-religious presentation and participatory service of devotional chant, music and stories. SONG & SPIRIT brings together and inspires those seeking common spiritual ground.

SONG and SPIRIT is not a side-by-side presentation – a Jewish song here, a Christian teaching there, now a chassidic tale – it’s a devotional service that intimately shares energy and purpose across many faith traditions – awakening an inner tradition we all share.

This program works best as a collaboration between a synagogue and church. There are special set-up requirements and charges for this program. Please contact us for details.

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Weaving stories and songs throughout each presentation or service, Steve takes you on a journey that is engaging and contemporary – and yet reminiscent of an old, sacred place that feels somehow familiar.

Weekends visits are tailored specifically to your needs. Please contact us.