Exodus and the Birth of Song: A Hadar Rising Song Immersive
Exodus and the Birth of Song:
A Hadar Rising Song Immersive
March 30, 2025 (Rosh Hodesh Nisan) | Chochmat HaLev (Berkeley, CA)
Join Hadar’s Rising Song Institute in Berkeley, CA, for a full-day musical immersive exploring the Jewish singing tradition that first emerges in the midst of the Exodus narrative.
Guided by a faculty team of composers, facilitators, and scholars, this experiential day offers the opportunity to explore and cultivate the underpinnings of empowered music and prayer communities. All are invited to build skills, ask questions, and immerse in heart-opening communal song!
Anchored by Hadar’s R. Deborah Sacks Mintz and R. David Kasher, a faculty team of California-based artists and scholars will round out this musical day – including Eliyahu Sills and Rachel Valfer of the Qadim Ensemble, Duvid Swirsky, Lior Tsarfaty, and R. Zvika Krieger. Register by February 7 to grab our early-bird pricing.
Come to immerse in new music, take a deep dive into traditional sounds, and connect with curiosity to others who share this passion. This immersive is presented by Hadar West, in partnership with Chochmat HaLev.
Accessibilty
Physical Access
Entrance
Entrance to the Sanctuary is at the corner of Prince St. and Fulton St.. There are 8 steps into the main entrance of the Sanctuary. There is an accessible ramp at a separate entrance on Fulton St. Please let a volunteer or staff know if you need to use this entrance; you can also email us in advance at shalom@chochmat.org
Seating
We have folding chairs (some with padding, some without), pillows, and floor cushions available for you to use as well as benches in our Courtyard.
COVID Protocols
Our new policy effective May 19th, 2023 is as follows:
Chochmat HaLev, in consultation with our medical advisor and based on community survey results, will discontinue masking requirements for attendance at events. Masks, although not required, are recommended. We understand people will need to make their own decisions about exposure and risk based on their own personal preferences, and health status.
Chochmat HaLev will provide passive ventilation (e.g., open windows and doors under the supervision of security-trained personnel) and other equipment as available.
Chochmat HaLev will include specific guidelines for those attending in person events on our website and in announcements regarding events.
Chochmat HaLev will provide seating adjacent to a window in an end-of-the-row seat to individuals upon request.
DO NOT attend an event at CHL:
- if you are experiencing any potential symptoms of COVID-19 or other illness
- if you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days and have not had a negative antigen test on Day 6 or later
- if you have had a known exposure to COVID-19 in the past 3-5 days
- if a household member has tested positive in the last 10 days and has not had a negative test on Day 6 or later
