TINW Music Professionals
our Music Professionals
Cantor Lauren PHILLIPS Fogelman
Cantor Phillips Fogelman joined TINW in July 2018. Prior to this she served Congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford, CT from July 2016-July 2018. She was ordained as cantor from the Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York in 2013 and holds degrees from Tufts University and The Boston Conservatory.
Before her tenure at Temple Israel, Cantor Phillips Fogelman served as cantor at Congregation Sinai in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founding and directing the Kol Simcha youth band there and singing the National Anthem at a Milwaukee Brewers game. In addition to being an accomplished prayer leader and musician, Cantor Phillips Fogelman has a diverse portfolio of expertise in many areas, including formal and informal education, B'nai Mitzvah preparation, pastoral counseling, and media relations.
Eddie Pleasant, Choir Director
Edward Pleasant, baritone, is recognized as one of the most versatile performers of his generation. Critically acclaimed in both opera and musical theater, he has distinguished himself as a gifted actor with brilliant comic timing and a luscious baritone voice. Eddie first came to Temple Israel in 1991 and he has been a fixture during the High Holidays at Temple Israel ever since. He first served as bass soloist in the professional quartet and then in 2008 he was asked to take the helm of the adult choir Hallel b’Shir. Along with his duties with the adult choir, Eddie enjoys working other vocal ensembles at Temple Israel, namely the Glee Club and Selah. Eddie particularly enjoys his time with the Brotherhood Choir every year as well. He is proud to have been named an honorary member of this fine group of brothers.
Dina Pruzhansky, Accompanist
Russian born, Israeli raised composer and pianist Dina Pruzhansky started music studies and composition at the age of six. After winning numerous nationwide music competitions in her native Azerbaijan while still a youth, she moved to Israel. Since her arrival to the United States in 2006, she has resided in NYC. Dina's NYC premiere venues of classical works include Merkin Hall, Weill Carnegie Hall, Bargemusic, the Yamaha Piano Salon, the JCC Manhattan and others. Her latest projects includes an original opera (in Hebrew), which was premiered in October 2014 in NYC. Ms.Pruzhansky was nominated for the prestigious Fred Ebb Award for Excellence in Musical Theater Writing with her lyricist collaborator Matt Schatz.
Sh'Ma Na Na, TINW Band
Sh'ma Na Na is TINW's congregational band, which is comprised of professional musicians who volunteer to bring their talents to our community. The group recently had its 15th Anniversary and is led by Cantor Fogelman (back left) and Band Director, Brian Gelfand (front right). Sh'ma Na Na's members include Laura Copel, Carol Merle Fishman, Daniel Levin, Philip Levine and Bob Meyer.
Wed, March 3 2021
19 Adar 5781
TINW Happenings
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 3 , 2021Navigating the College Entrance Process
Wednesday, Mar 3rd 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Michelle Franks will moderate an in-depth discussion with Marissa Warren and Beth DeBeer as they explore the college process, including how to find the right fit and what goes into the application process including the essay, standardized testing and letters of recommendation. This session will include topics everyone is concerned with as well as, time for individual questions to be asked in the chat and answered. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2021Brotherhood/Sisterhood Movie Night
Motzei Shabbat, Mar 6th 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Join us for the movie, "Outback Rabbis." Leaving the comfort of Melbourne Jewish life, two Rabbis and their families are heading into the heart of Australia on a journey filled with surprising and emotional encounters with Aussie outback characters and laced with Jewish wit, music and culture. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2021Brotherhood Breakfast Lecture Series Featuring Oren J. Teicher
Sunday, Mar 7th 10:00am to 11:00am
Oren J. Teicher is the former Chief Executive Officer of the American Booksellers Association, the national trade association for independent booksellers. He looks forward to discussing how technology and internet sales have impacted indie bookstores, what COVID has meant to the book industry and the future of bookstores in America. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2021Adult Ed Committee and Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) Present: Israel Is Way Too Important To Be Left Only To The Israelis
Thursday, Mar 11th 10:00am to 11:00am
Anat Hoffman, an Israeli born in Jerusalem, serves as the Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) since 2002. Ms. Hoffman will be conducting this important discussion on Israel–Diaspora Relations Before, During, and After COVID-19 live from Jerusalem.
Events
Today's Calendar
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Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 5:33pm |
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Shabbat Day
Torah Study : 9:30am |
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Upcoming Programs & Events
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This week's Torah portion is Parashat Ki Tisa
Shabbat, Mar 6 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Mar 5, 5:33pm |
Erev Passover
Shabbat, Mar 27 |