Sunday, March 26 at 4:00 pm at Temple Shalom, Chevy Chase , Maryland

A Concert to Benefit Neot Kedumim

Featuring Zemer Chai, The Shir Shalom Choir, Hazzan Ramon Tasat
Plus special guests

A talented lineup of musicians, including two choirs, have generously donated their time and skill to help raise money for Neot Kedumim. Do you live too far away to be able to attend in person? You can still be part of the celebration! For a donation of $50.00 you will receive recognition in the Concert Program Booklet . If you are interested in attending the concert, please contact AFNK for ticket information.

Hazzan Ramón Tasat : Born in Buenos Aires , Argentina , Ramón’s style reflects the rich history and drama of the extraordinary culture of the Sephardic people. Trained in five different countries, Ramón has studied at the Latin American Rabbinical Seminary, the Manuel de Falla Conservatory of Music and the University of Texas at Austin , where he received a Doctorate degree in Voice Performance. Vocalist, musician, educator, recording artist and gifted entertainer, Ramón thrills audiences with his magnificent tenor voice and unforgettable guitar arrangements.

Zemer Chai , whose name means “living song,” is a choir dedicated to sharing the rich musical heritage of the Jewish people. Respected for its moving interpretations and skillful performance, the choir has appeared at the Kennedy Center , the Smithsonian Institution and in concert halls in Boston and New York . Zemer Chai sings the full range of the Jewish choral repertoire, including liturgical and classical pieces, Jewish folk music from around the world, and new works composed especially for the choir. Zemer Chai was founded in 1976 by Eleanor Epstein, who is sought after as an accomplished arranger, guest conductor and artist-in-residence by choirs and congregations throughout the US .

The Shir Shalom Choir sings spiritual Hebrew music in all styles, providing musical inspiration for worship services at Temple Shalom . Its members have also performed in various concerts throughout the Washington , DC metropolitan area.