Music and blessings

Music is an important part of how we worship at Temple Beth El.  Cantorial Soloist Brad Smith leads the congregation in both contemporary and traditional melodies at Shabbat services, and he also leads a volunteer choir for adults.

Are you preparing to participate in a bar or bat mitzvah by going up for an aliyah?  Brad has recorded the blessings before and after the Torah reading to help you prepare.  They are available in mp3 format here:

• Blessing before reading the Torah

• Blessing after reading the Torah