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The mission of Shalshelet* is to enhance spirituality and build community through the creation and dissemination of Jewish sacred music.

We believe that Jewish sacred music has the power to link Jews, affiliated and unaffiliated, across all denominations. We believe that music, when inspired by sacred text, can provide fresh insight and depth, enriching the spiritual lives of Jews and non-Jews alike. We believe that it is essential to unearth and encourage the creation of such music that is being created all over the world. The common tie of sacred music will link Jews in a broader and deeper sense of community, and will enhance the vibrancy of the Jewish people.


2010 Submission Deadline April 9, 2010
Guidelines  |  PDF Application  |  FAQs


*The word shalshelet means chain in Hebrew. It is a rare accent for the reading of sacred texts that occurs only four times in the entire Torah.

Shalshelet is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that is supported by grants from the Rita Poretsky Foundation and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Maryland.



Featuring composers from the 3rd International Festival. In coming months, artists from Shalshelet's other Festivals will be featured.
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Shalshelet International Festivals
First:      November 2004
Second:  June 2006
Third:    June 2008
           December 2008
"No Rock Like You: Songs for the Jewish Soul"
Fourth:  Upcoming in 2010 in New York City

 
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