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The Jewish Journal – jewishjournal.org – may 26, 2011
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Shirat Hayam to Honor Cantor at ‘Jewtopia Live’ Performance SWAMPSCOTT — On June 18, the star and the creator of the longest running comedy in off-Broadway history are bringing their production of “Jewtopia Live” to Cong regation Shirat Hayam. Prior to the performance, Cantor Emil Berkovits will be honored. Seven years ago, Cantor Emil came to the former Temple Israel in Swampscott, knowing there was talk of merging with Temple Beth El across the
street. He came with his beautiful voice and the desire to help in any way he could. As a newcomer, the cantor was able to see people as congregants — not of one specific synagogue. He won his way into the hearts of people on both sides of the street, and played a primary role in helping lead the two groups to become the new synagogue, Congregation Shirat Hayam. Cantor Emil relates to the seniors, as well as the count-
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less bar and bat mitzvah students he has tutored in the congregation. “Cantor Emil is so joyful, we knew we couldn’t just do a typical dinner to honor him. He always brings a smile to people’s faces and we wanted to return the favor,” said Ellen Turkanis, co-chair of the event. She added, “his consistently even disposition and delightful sense of humor has provided us with much inspiration
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— not to mention his amazing and soulful voice!” Berkovits has performed at the ADL Interfaith Seder, conducted his choir at different venues, and performed with New England Cantors.
Tickets range from $36$250. An online auction will begin June 1. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit shirathayam.org.
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Cantor Emil Berkovits will be honored at Congregation Shirat Hayam on June 18.
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SALEM — The auditorium and social hall of Temple Shalom in Salem were heavily damaged by flooding in 2010. Although the Temple was fortunate to receive a lot of volunteer help, the cost to repair and restore the Leonard Axelrod Auditorium ran approximately $75,000. “There have been many gracious contributors, but we still need to raise additional funds to cover our remaining costs, as well as our general fund requirements,” said Larry Taitelbaum, first vice president of the Temple. Temple Shalom is kick starting its 2011 fundraising campaign by hosting a concert featuring the G-Clefs, a Boston-based doo wop ensemble that performed for the Temple in 2010. “People enjoyed them so
much last year, that many asked that we bring them back again,” Taitelbaum said. The G-Clefs will be at Temple Shalom on Sunday, June 5, at 3 p.m. Tickets for the familyfriendly event are $20 each. Snacks and soft drinks will be available for purchase during intermission. The G-Clefs got their start in Roxbury in 1956. Today they are the longest running band in existence in America still to have its original members. Appearing frequently on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, the G-Clefs were a “cross-over band” that ushered in a new age in American music.
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Temple Shalom is located at 287 Lafayette St., Salem. For advance tickets, call 978-7414880 x17 or visit g-clefs-templeshalom.eventbrite.com/. Tickets will also be sold at the door.
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