The Great Power and Beauty of Jewish-Themed Music

Cantor Rochelle Helzner joined with a violinist, clarinetist and pianist from the New Orchestra of Washington during an hour-long performance of Yiddish and classical works at the annual Tikvat
Israel Cantor’s Concert on June 7.

Cantor Helzner and members of the NOW Orchestra

Photo by Dennis Chan

The program, titled “Chai Culture,” drew 300 attendees. Congregant Mary Wagner served as chair of the event, which represents the synagogue’s biggest annual fundraising affair. Concert supporters participated in a post-show reception in the Flax Library.