Greater New Haven Community Events Calendar

Please join us on Saturday, April 2, at 7:30 PM for the return of Shir Magic, an annual concert held at Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven, honoring the memory of our late Rabbi Emeritus, Jerry Brieger, z”l. Noah Aronson is the featured performer this year, with a special appearance by members of the Temple Emanuel Band. This concert is the kickoff event for TE’s 60th anniversary celebration, TE@60.

Noah Aronson earned a degree in Jazz Composition and Piano from the Berklee College of music. He started his career as Composer-in-Residence at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley, MA, and has gone on to become a sought-after soloist and song leader. Songs from his numerous albums and books of contemporary Jewish music can be heard in synagogues and at Jewish communal events and summer camps all over the country. He has created music videos for children and families and has partnered with numerous organizations to create community-building experiences that combine music and movement.

Rabbi Jerry Brieger was the spiritual leader of Temple Emanuel from 1977 to 2009, and Rabbi Emeritus from 2009 until his death in 2016. He was known not only for his vast knowledge of all things Jewish, but also for his sleight of hand tricks and his love of music. He loved to study, to teach and to sing, and so it is fitting that Noah Aronson, whose music has been incorporated into the musical repertoire of Temple Emanuel under the leadership of Rabbi Michael Farbman, will headline the return of this concert series. 

Tickets for the concert are $18 in advance, $20 at the door and $10 for teens. There is no charge for kids under 12. Please go to the TE website, www.tegnh.org to purchase tickets, or call the TE office at 201 – 397-3000. Temple Emanuel is located at 150 Derby Ave. in Orange.