The 12th annual nationwide month-long Jewish Music Festival began yesterday in synagogues throughout the country. The festival is coordinated by the National Jewish Music Council, which is sponsored by the National Jewish Welfare Board.
This year the festival is dedicated to the music of Ernest Bloch, 75-year-old Jewish composer. Synagogues and temples across the nation held simultaneous performances of Bloch’s “Sacred Service” yesterday which was Shabbat Shirrah–the Sabbath of Song. In addition concerts of Bloch works will be presented by scores of community centers, local Jewish music councils and synagogues. Lectures and exhibits on Jewish music will be featured synagogues functions.
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