Rebecca Schwartz, “Tzadik Katamar”
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
Age: 59
Song: “Tzadik Katamar”
Rebecca Schwartz is a professional singer, guitarist, and award-winning songwriter. Her liturgical music is sung on the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat) and other holy days in synagogues around the world. Rebecca has written and co-produced five albums, has also released three singles, and has written and recorded songs to help teach autistic children. Her music is published in two songbooks, “Rebecca Songs Volume I and II.”
Rebecca serves as Cantorial Soloist and Music Director at Congregation Kol Ami in Elkins Park, PA, just outside Philadelphia. She specializes in worship experiences, engaging people in the power of prayer through music. She has also produced two congregational CDs with her adult and student choirs, and has been commissioned to write Jewish music.
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