Cantor Marsha Attie, “Sha’alu Shalom”
Corte Madera, California
Age: 59
Song: “Sha’alu Shalom”
Marsha is a cantor, composer and recording artist who works individually and collaborates with others. She writes soulful Jewish liturgical music that is sung around the country and recorded by other artists. Her song, Heart of Mine, has been a Jewish summer camp hit single since 1995. She has served Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco as an inspirational liturgical leader since 1998. Marsha received her Cantorial ordination from the Academy for Jewish Religion California in 2014.
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