"I am over the moon excited that my son, musician, rabbi and father-to-be, Noah Diamondstein, will be visiting our community January 10-12, 2020" said Judy Alperin, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven. Noah's visit is made possible by the generous support of Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven and the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven.
Noah Diamondstein, an artist, multi-instrumentalist, songleader and rabbinical student at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion, lives in Los Angeles, California. He is currently the manager of Jewish engagement and advocacy at the Jewish Center for Justice. Through his music, Diamondstein searches for new ways to inspire people to think and feel deeply about life and how Jewish traditions, stories and thoughts can imbue it with meaning.
Noah Diamondstein seeks to elevate souls through Jewish music that is emotionally resonant and a sustenance for the heart and mind, as music like this has always been for him. Noah plays almost every instrument on his records, from guitar, to bass, to drums, to banjo, to mandolin to vocals and more! His music crosses genres from folk to pop to hard rock, and his textual influences span liturgy, TaNaKh, and rabbinic texts. His lyrics address prayer, mental health, Israel, bettering the world, and what it really means to be strong. He dreams of creating intentional prayer practice with communities he gets to serve and with whom he gets to sing, and is constantly searching for new ways to inspire people to think and feel deeply about life and how Jewish tradition, stories and thought can imbue it with meaning.
Noah’s first album, Ashira L’Adonai, was recorded in October of 2018 and produced and engineered by Jewish touring artists Dan Nichols and grammy-nominated sound engineer and drummer Mark Niemec. He visits communities from time to time to lead services, perform concerts, and teach.
Noah resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Marnie who is expecting their first child and their dog, Lily.
Events:
Friday Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m. Shabbat service
Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven 150 Derby Avenue, Orange
Open for all
Saturday, Jan. 11, 9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning service
Congregation B’nai Jacob 75 Rimmon Road, Woodbridge
Open for all
Saturday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m. Havadallah & Concert with the TE Band
Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven 150 Derby Avenue, Orange
Open for all
Sunday, Jan. 12, 11 a.m. Musical Brunch & Learn
Beckerman Lender Jewish Community Building 360 Amity Road, Woodbridge
Open for all donors to the 2020 Annual Campaign (Make your gift today!)
Sponsored by Judy Alperin
