Wed, Aug 12
|CBI Library
Elul Class—Musical Meaning Making: An Elul and Tishrei Melody Workshop
Join us at CBI for learning sessions leading up to the High Holy Days.
Time & Location
Aug 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
CBI Library, 253 Prospect St, Northampton, MA 01060, USA
About the Event
Musical Meaning Making: An Elul and Tishrei Melody Workshop
Led by Rabbi Louis Polisson
Join Rabbi Louis to prepare for Selichot (contemplative prayers reflecting on repentance and forgiveness that we'll sing together on Saturday night September 5) and the Yamim Nora'im (the High Holy Days) by singing highlights from the liturgy! We'll explore some familiar tunes like Adon Ha-Selichot, and learn some melodies that may be new to you, like VaHaviosim and Ha-Aderet Ve-Ha-Emunah. For each liturgical poem and accompanying melody, we'll discuss the texts and consider how music adds to or changes the meaning.
The month of Elul is intended to be a time for introspection and honest reflection as we prepare for the Days of Awe. Please join us for our learning sessions over the course of the month designed to open our hearts and to help us deepen our High Holy Day experience.