Free for Friends of Streicker
Unlock the majesty of Shabbat like never before in this exclusive musical journey led by Temple Emanu-El’s Senior Cantor Mo Glazman and Music Director Colin Fowler! Whether you are a lifelong Emanu-El member or a curious newcomer, this high-energy masterclass pulls back the curtain on the Shabbat liturgy, transforming the prayers you know into a deeply moving, immersive experience. You will not only study the service but also decode the profound historical secrets behind the text, discover the hidden meanings of ancient words and fill your soul with the soaring melodies that have united generations. Don’t sit silently in the pews; join us to experience the musical gems offered by Cantor Glazman and Colin Fowler. You don’t need any musical training or Jewish knowledge: Just an open heart, a curious mind and the willingness to lift up your voice!
COLIN FOWLER began his musical study at the age of 5 in Kansas City, went on to study at the Interlochen Arts Academy, and received his Bachelor and Master of Music in piano and organ from Juilliard. A versatile musician and conductor, he has played and conducted numerous Broadway shows, including Wicked and Jersey Boys, been a college professor, performed in major halls of the world from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House, and led religious services throughout NYC from Trinity Wall Street to Park Avenue Synagogue. He was appointed Music Director of Temple Emanu-El in 2023.
Cantor Mo Glazman, praised by New York Jewish Life as “a wonderful tenor and star attraction,” has performed at venues such as Carnegie Hall and David Geffen Hall and across North America, Europe and Israel. An accomplished instrumentalist as well as vocalist, his musical language spans Jewish liturgy, Broadway, classical and folk traditions, reflected in projects like Soul on the Seventh Day and the collaborative album One Voice. In 2023, he helped co-lead Shabbat on Broadway at the St. James Theatre, embodying his commitment to creating sacred spaces through song. He previously served as senior cantor at Central Synagogue and Congregation Kol Ami. At Temple Emanu-El, he continues to shape a musical and spiritual life that is both rooted in tradition and open to fresh expressions of Jewish identity and community.