
2024 Zamru Summit

A Global Gathering of Music & Prayer Leaders
This intensive meeting of high-level Jewish musical-spiritual artists from Israel and North America shapes a laboratory for participants to deepen their respective work through shared study, prayer, dialogue, and performance, learning from each other, as well as from master teachers and practitioners in Israel. Together, participants will explore what spiritual music-making looks like both within mainstream Jewish institutions and without how to expand the field. In addition to establishing deep interpersonal relationships among individual members of the cohort, the summit will foster a relationship of bilateral exchange between Israeli and North American artists, learning from the vibrant and flourishing musical-spiritual cultures of the respective communities and share innovative ideas and best practices. Participants will engage in a visioning process to explore what could come from a more extensive partnership between communities of Israeli and North American musical-spiritual artists, including possible future initiatives in Jerusalem (or in both Israel and North America), such as further summits or fellowship initiatives.

2024 Participants
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This program is a partnership of Sha’arei Bracha: A Celebration of Jewish Ritual Innovation
12 Participants: Israelis & North Americans
North American participants included cantors from various denominations, as well as high-level musicians with extensive experience facilitating communal spiritual experiences. Israeli participants were selected from the alumni of our Zamru program, a program centered on musical innovation and traditions.
All participants have experience in both traditional prayer forms and a passion for musical innovation, extensive experience in prayer leadership, experience with crafting creative ritual, extensive musical ability, a deep familiarity with Hebrew and traditional liturgy, and a commitment to fostering connection with counterparts from both Israel and North America.
Dates: 6 Days/5 Nights | July 9–14, 2024
The Experience
- Group masterclass workshops
- Jamming, study, & collaboration sessions
- Joint-hosting of festive Wednesday night Song Circle
- Joint-leading of Friday night Musical Kabbalat Shabbat
- Participation in experimental Saturday morning services
- Saturday night performance
Cost
Participants are strongly encouraged to seek funds to cover costs from their home institutions, affiliations, supporters, and patrons. Generous subsidies will ensure that cost will not be a barrier to participation.