S.D. Jewish Men’s Choir to release CD, host concert

 

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — The 15-year-old San Diego Jewish Men’s Choir is releasing “Heritage,” its first CD, with a preview of two of it songs to be performed Aug. 25 on the Chabad Telethon at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

The group also will perform some selections from the album at a Chanukah JAM session it is sponsoring at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Lawrence Family JCC.

Ruth Weber, artistic director of the 25-member group, said the mission of San Diego Jewish Men’s Choir is to “preserve and promote the rich heritage of Jewish choral music.”

At the Nov. 24 concert, she said, “we will be featuring the finest choral and instrumental groups in San Diego, along with several cantors and amazing soloists.  The celebration also features an Original Tabletop Menorah Competition.  Professional judges will give Awards to the top menorahs in each division.”

Ticekts for the Chanukah JAM are $20 general admission, and $18 for seniors and children under $12.  There is a $50 gold donor option which includes prime seating and a copy of the “Heritage” CD.

More information may be obtained from Weber at reely3@cox.net