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hearing the best of our people’s liturgy and musical tradition.
What makes Alberto a visionary is his love and respect for his art. He brought his best efforts to everything that he did in the past and everything he does in the present and we are the better for it. Ever open to new music, Alberto was always up for experimentation, whether it was Anshe Emet Live, a Broadway concert, or a jazz concert. He sees himself as an emissary of Jewish music and his knowledge of the Sephardic and Ashkenzic traditions along with his knowledge of Yiddish and Ladino allowed him to represent the widest spectrum of the Jewish musical experience.
There are the intangibles as well. First and foremost, the joy that Alberto brings to everything that he does is so appreciated. His quick smile and modesty are capped by a deep mentchlichtkeit. We are fortunate that Hazzan Mizrahi will continue to join us on the bimah at special times during the year.
There is a beautiful teaching about King David. Some Psalms begin Mizmor L’David, as if to say that the Psalm or the inspiration came to David as his harp would start to play. Other Psalms are written L’David Mizmor, as David brought his inspiration to the Psalm.
All of us at Anshe Emet know that the words of this interpretation have been a learned experience for us. In each case, our community has heard one of the true visionaries of the Cantorate and it will look forward to gathering with Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi for this well-deserved honor. Mazal Tov to Debbie, Belina, and Jon at this very special time.
Michael S. SiegelSenior Rabbi The Norman Asher Rabbinic Chair [email protected]
At long last, our congregation will have the opportunity to honor
Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi as a Visionary of Anshe Emet on November 14 at 4 PM. During my Rabbinate, it has been my distinct honor to stand on the bimah with Cantor Moses J. Silverman and now Cantor Rachel Brook. For most of my Rabbinate, I have been dedicated to leading services with Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi.
During our more than 30 years together, there was never a moment in which I lost sight of the fact that this man is one of the great hazzanim living in the world today. That Alberto is considered a treasure throughout the world brought great pride to Anshe Emet Synagogue. Watching the faces of the members of our community over the years, it was clear that they were keenly aware that through the artistry of Hazzan Mizrahi they were
AESupdateOctober 2021 / Tishri - Cheshvan 5782 / Ansheemet.org
Celebrating Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi: A True Visionary
Your Anshe Emet Clergy
Michael S. SiegelSenior RabbiRachel BrookSenior CantorElizabeth BerkeCantorD’ror Chankin-GouldRabbiDavid RussoRabbi
VISIONARIES 2021
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The Visionary Awards recognize members of our community who set an inspiring standard of
leadership, community involvement, and professional achievement. Each honoree exemplifies Rabbi Siegel’s
hope for a better world through the core values of learning (limmud), justice (tzedek), and compassion (chesed).
This year’s recipient, Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi, serves as a powerful example of dedication to these core values. His willingness
to lead and his unique contributions have strengthened our Jewish and secular communities. We invite you to join us in celebration and by doing so, help fulfill Rabbi Siegel’s legacy for future generations.
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1) Hazzan Mizrahi at birth with his parents and grandmother
2) Hazzan Mizrahi in 1951, age 3
3) Hazzan Mizrahi with parents, age 8
4) With his father in 1950/51
5) Age 8 with parents and a few Greek dancers
Sunday, November 14, 2021 • 4PM
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Our love and gratitude to Susan Rackoff Bedows & Irene Caminer
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COMPOSER • $25 ,0008 Tickets to the Visionaries of Anshe Emet Event, VIP Seating and Reserved Parking in the AES Parking Lot
SPONSORSHIPS
Net proceeds will benefit the The Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi Advancement for Jewish Music Fund in Memory of Shifra and Zev Karkomi.
CONDUCTOR • $10 ,0006 Tickets to the Visionaries of Anshe Emet Event, VIP Seating and Reserved Parking in the AES Parking Lot
LYRICIST • $5 ,0004 Tickets to the Visionaries of Anshe Emet Event, VIP Seating and Reserved Parking in the AES Parking Lot
ACCOMPANIST • $1 , 800 2 Tickets to the Visionaries of Anshe Emet Event, VIP Seating and Reserved Parking in the AES Parking Lot
The Visionaries of Anshe Emet Presentation will be closed captioned. If you need special accomodations, please contact Mimi Weisberg at 773.868.5123
Lyricist Helen & Michael Arkes Nancy & Alan Berry Gabriella Boros & Eric Bergson Lindy Hirschsohn
& Chris Coetzee Marilyn & Terry Diamond Steve Durchslag Judy & Bill Goldberg Susan Goldstein Marla Gordon Richard Herman Carlen & Bob Katz Fran & Herb Lippitz The Malkin Family
Accompanist Irene & Brian Caminer Elaine & Allen CiznerMartin Hauselman Don Karchmer Susan Levinson Carole Schecter
& Steven Mayer
Composer Susie Karkomi
& Marvin Leavitt
Conductor Karen & Jay Goodgold Barbara Levy Kipper
Kristi Hipple & Dennis Mayfield Sandra & Michael Perlow Miki & Ami Pissetzky Rhoda Pomerantz Fraeda & Gary Porton Harriet & Sol Price Kimberly & Arnie Rubin Lynne & Ralph Schatz Jamie & David Schwartz Pam, Scooter & Molly Simon
& Ari ParkerLeslie Markman Stern
& Phillip Stern Judy & Howard Tullman
SPONSORS
Enhance ProductionsJo Gayle Captioning Anna Held FlowersMitzvah StudiosOshrit RaffeldTotal GraphicsGlenn Simon
SPECIAL THANKS TO...
4PM - 5:30PM • MAIN SANCTUARYPlease note the following, due to COVID restrictions:
• We will not be offering an in-person reception. In lieu of the reception, sponsors will receive a beautiful gift box
• All attendees will wear a mask over nose and mouth. • Seating will be socially distanced. • Performers who are unmasked will be vaccinated and will
present a negative PCR test 72 hours in advance of the event.• The Synagogue has invested in Ultraviolet as well as Ionization
systems in our main air handler units to combat air impurities (these serve both gyms, Blum, Cummings, Sanctuary, chapel, Rose Crown and the media center).
EVENT PROGRAM
EVENT T ICKET • $54 / per person (in-person ticket)
EVENT T ICKET • $54 / per person (livestream ticket)
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That Life is Beautiful
Danielle LazarPresident Anshe Emet Synagogue [email protected]
Dear Friends,
What is it about music? It can make us
smile, cry, move. It can inspire us or calm
us. Like many of you, my memories often
have a soundtrack attached to them. My
dad was a classically trained musician and
there was never a time that our house was
not filled with music.
Some of my earliest memories are
of us playing piano together or singing
together – listening to records with my
mom, my sister, cousins and friends. When
my husband Jay and I started dating, one
of our first dates was a concert at the
Boston Symphony. We share a deep love
of classical music, opera, Broadway and the
Great American Songbook – among others.
His favorite band of all time is the Beatles
– and his greatest joy is that both of our
kids love them, too!
Our lives are wrapped in music. We sing
lullabies to our children and teach them
about rhythm by banging on pots and pans.
As kids and teens we learn the words to
songs almost through osmosis. As adults
we relive important moments of our lives –
happy or sad – when we hear a song. Music
is a reminder that life is beautiful.
Here at Anshe Emet we have a rich legacy
of music. From soaring cantorial music,
to acappella prayers, to singalongs with
guitars – we are fortunate to be blessed
with the gift of music and musicians.
With that in mind, it is my great hope
that you will make arrangements to
attend in-person and make a meaningful
gift as we honor Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi
on November 14 at the Visionaries of
Anshe Emet Award Gala. I hope we can
all join together to show him our love
and heartfelt gratitude for his 30 years
of music and exemplary service to Anshe
Emet and to each one of us.
October 2Mara RodgonDaughter of Judah Rodgon & Erin Felchner October 2 (Mincha)Carli ChoslovskyDaughter of William & Wendy Choslovsky October 9 Jack MerovitzSon of Lee & Debbie Merovitz
October 23 (Mincha)Phoebe Zoller & Paige ZollerDaughters of Michael & Marcy Zoller October 23 (Mincha)Noa BaconDaughter of Wade & Rebecca Bacon October 30 (Mincha)Dylan HessellSon of Scott & Dara Hessell
October 9Shai StevensSon of Todd Stevens & Alexandra Shinewald October 16 (off-site)Laney StarDaughter of Jason & Julie Star October 16Sydney KatzDaughter of Benjamin & Hope Katz
Enjoy these photos from our most recent AES BBQ, which took place on Sunday, August 22, 2021
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Anshe Emet expresses its sincerest condolences to the families of:
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Evelyn RosensteinDaniel RudmanB. Ruben HakimiMilton SilvermanRichard S. Kraus Rosaline Karp
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HaZaK is an Anshe Emet daytime program for mature adults with active minds. Co-taught by our clergy, and other community educators, this year HaZaK is focusing on Jewish Ethics with the Melton curriculum “Ethics of Jewish Living.” Generously funded by Beatrice Mayer, z”l.
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Sunday, November 14, 2021 • 4PMAnshe Emet Synagogue
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Alberto Mizrahi
