TBE's Annual Cantor's Concert Honoring Cantor Katie Kaplan

The Long and Winding Road Welcome................................................................................................................ Lisa Manheim, TBE President Garden Song ......................................................................................................................................David Mallett Summertime from Porgy and Bess ........................................................................................George Gershwin Quando M’en Vo from La Boheme ....................................................................................... Giaccomo Puccini Angels’ Blessing .......................................................................................................................... Debbie Friedman What a Wonderful World....................................................................... Bob Thiele and George David Weiss Getting to Know You from The King and I .............................. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein The Climb ..................................................................................................................... Jessi Alexander Jon Mabe Song of the Doe ................................................................................................................................. Katie Kaplan Anenu ......................................................................................................................................... Sephardic Melody

Installation Rabbi Joshua Hammerman Cantor Deborah Jacobson Rabbi Hazzan Luis Cattan

L’dor Vador led by Hazzan Emeritus Sidney Rabinowitz ....................................................................Sol Zim L’dor Vador ............................................................................................................................................ Josh Nelson

RABBI JOSHUA J. HAMMERMAN TEMPLE BETH EL 350 ROXBURY ROAD STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT 06902

STUDY 203-322-6901 X307 E-MAIL: rabbi@tbe.org

June 2, 2022

I am delighted to welcome you to our installation of Katie Kaplan as Cantor of Temple Beth El. I am particularly overjoyed, having known Cantor Kaplan for two decades, having seen her remarkable musical and teaching skills up close (She even gave my son voice lessons.) and having come to appreciate her deep spiritual gifts. And to be able to celebrate this landmark moment with two of the most distinguished occupants of TBE’s cantorial chair, Hazzan Sidney Rabinowitz and Cantor Deborah Jacobson, along with Rabbi Hazzan Luis Cattan, makes this celebration even more complete.

While this is moment marks a new beginning, Cantor Kaplan has actually been serving us for a number of years, first as a congregant, then as guest cantor and music teacher and finally as our chosen cantor, who was able, somehow, to achieve celestial musical heights despite the challenges of the Covid years. But now, as we can begin to find our way back to more in-person settings (while still striving for excellence online), we can finally mark this sacred transition.

We are truly fortunate to have Cantor Kaplan as our representative in prayer. Her voice brings comfort, creativity, and inspiration, and her words and music combine in a manner that can reenergize Jewish life, in our community and well beyond.

My family joins me in wishing mazal tov to Cantor Kaplan, along with her family, as we embark on this leg of this long and winding road together.

Rabbi Joshua Hammerman

CANTOR KATIE KAPLAN Temple Beth El 350 Roxbury Road Stamford, CT 06902

E-mail: cantor@tbe.org Study: 203-322-6901, ext. 315 Fax: 203-322-0532

The Long and Winding Road, A Cantor’s Concert and Installation June 2, 2022 Dear Congregation, A journey begins and sometimes we can travel for quite a while before we realize in which direction we are actually moving. In fact, the journey of a lifetime is one that doesn’t even have a particular final destination, but rather many different reflection points along the way. We resist and surrender in cyclical phases and I have come to discover that as much as we think we are shaping the road we travel, we are also being shaped by the road. As we begin to turn the corner through the COVID pandemic, I am completing two years serving in the role of Cantor at Temple Beth El. I find it the perfect time to musically reflect on “The Long and Winding Road” that led me through the doors and onto the bimah of Temple Beth El. This Cantor’s Concert will take the audience on an eclectic ride of musical styles and influences along the road of my life from childhood through the present. From campfire, to opera, jazz, rock, pop, folk, and my own compositions, this concert will share a taste of everything. As part of the concert and ceremony, I will be joined by Cantor Deborah Jacobson who is my dear friend, former Cantor at TBE, and one of my first inspirations to journey in the direction of the cantorate. Also joining us in song and ceremony will be Rabbi Hazzan Luis Cattan, my mentor, friend, Cantor of The Conservative Synagogue of Westport, and current President of the Cantors Assembly. Together, we will sing and celebrate the mutual commitment between Cantor and Congregation as I am officially and ceremoniously installed at Temple Beth El. L’dor vador, from generation to generation, is a phrase that holds significant meaning to me. I am grateful to all those before me on whose shoulders I have been blessed to stand. With deep respect and gratitude, I thank the Mann Family for their gift of support to put together this concert, the entire TBE Board, TBE staff, and the Cantor’s Concert Committee for their support. This congregation has held me up and believed in me for over a decade as I’ve grown into my role, and for the privilege of guiding you now, I offer my heartfelt thanks.

Becoming a Cantor has meant many things to me over the years, but none stand out as much as the opportunity to be a part of the deep joys and sorrows of all of your lives. I am honored to be here for you and humbled to be your Cantor.

With Sincere Gratitude and Thanks,

Cantor Katie Kaplan

Cantor Kaplan, We are so grateful that your journey has led you to our door at Temple Beth El. Your courage in taking this new path is inspiring, and we are thrilled to share in your remarkable accomplishment.

Mazel Tov!

The Temple Beth El Board of Trustees

We salute Cantor Katie Kaplan on her installation as Cantor of Temple Beth El.

The Board of the Beth El Cemetery Association

Thank you for being such an important part of our Beth El community!

Sue Frieden

CONGRATULATIONS CANTOR KATIE KAPLAN

We are blessed to have your music, spirit and wonderful energy.

Betsy and Peter Kempner

Congratulations Cantor Katie!

Thank you for bringing beautiful music and your wondrous spirit into our lives.

We are proud to be part of our journey.

Liz and Scott Krowitz

Mazal Tov to Cantor Kaplan

Norma and Milton Mann, z’l Dad and Mom, Poppop and Nana Your memories live on forever through your family and through this beautiful music.

Mann Family

Mazal Tov to Cantor Katie Kaplan on her installation as our Cantor.

We look forward to sharing many years together.

Temple Beth El Men’s Club

Cantor Katie Yasher Koach on your installation!

The Sosnicks

Congratulations Cantor Kaplan on Your Outstanding Accomplishment Thank You Cantor Jacobson and Rabbi Hazzan Cattan for Your Mentoring

Dana and Carl Weinberg

Mazel Tov Cantor Katie Kaplan on your installation So proud of how far you have come since those first, stirring High Holiday solos. Wishing you a joyous future.

Cantor Jacobson Your Shabbat Unplugged CDs still continue to inspire us.

Welcome back!

Stephne and Kerrin Behrend

Thank you for the beautiful music you bring to Temple Beth El.

Malerie Yolen-Cohen and Jeff Cohen

Dearest Katie,

We are so proud of your accomplishments. Your beautiful soul, voice and kavanah have the ability to lift us all. As your journey continues, may you go from strength to strength.

With love,

Mom and Dad (Karen and Ed Gartner) Rachel, Cass and Ari

Cantor Katie Thank you for being our very own Rock Star.

Every service, when blessed with your beautiful voice, is made even more meaningful.

As the younger generation says, “YOU ROCK!”

Peggy Kalter

Congratulations on completing your cantorial studies and your installation as our Cantor at Temple Beth El. We very much appreciate your perseverance, dedication, and the spirituality you bring to everything your do at TBE. Our best wishes for a long and rewarding career as our Cantor.

Lois Stark and Gary Lessen

Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent. - Victor Hugo

Cantor Kaplan Thank you for bringing the magic of music to Temple Beth El and for leading us with your beautiful voice and sweet “neshama."

Kol Hakavod on your installation as Cantor of Temple Beth El. May we all accompany you on your musical journey for years to come.

With love and respect,

Lisa and Jeff Manheim

Kol Hakavod Cantor Katie Kaplan

Caryl Ferber Poser and Peter Poser Stacy Ferber

Halleluyah!

It is good to sing…

- Psalm 147

Meryl and Hank Silverstein

Cantor Katie Kaplan Mazel tov on your installation to becoming officially the Cantor of Temple Beth El! Your music and spiritual services are an inspiration to all of us!

Your beautiful voice, spirit, enthusiasm, warmth and caring are always appreciated! Once again, a well deserved mazel tov.

You pursued and achieved it!

Judy Dalgin and Norman Suchin

Mazal tov to Cantor Kaplan on her installation as our cantor.

Thank you to three wonderful cantors whose voices raise our spirits!

The Jaffe-Berkowitz Family

Fran and Rabbi Gerry Ginsburg

Mazel tov and best wishes on your installation!

Mazel tov to Cantor Katie Kaplan on your installation as TBE’s cantor.

Denise and David Greenman

Sari and Alan Jaffe

We are so honored to be on this Journey with you We love you with all our hearts!

So glad your winding road brought you here!

Love,

Ethan, Vivian and Eric

Carol and Allen Krim

Thank you, Cantor Katie, for the spirit and love that you have brought to our community.

Having watched your journey on the long and winding road, I want to congratulate you on reaching this milestone.

Looking forward to the continuing journey.

Chris Maroc

Eileen H. Rosner

Mazel tov Cantor Katie

Music gives a Soul to the Universe, Wings to the Mind, Flight to the Imagination and Life to Everything.

- Plato Fondly,

Beverly and David Stein

Gail G. and Stephen Trell

MAZEL TOV!

Mazel tov to Cantor Katie Kaplan!

We are blessed that your journey has led you to TBE.

Anonymous

Mia and Lonny Weinstein

Congratulations Katie

Congratulations

Rita and Mike Butterman

Myra and John Graubard

Mazal Tov to Cantor Katie Kaplan on your installation. May you go from strength to strength!

Kol Hakavod Cantor Kaplan

Paula and Ben Green

We honor you and your family as we celebrate your installation and all you have accomplished!

Thank you for all of your help with our Adult B’nai Mitzvah

Susan and Art Greenwald

Mazel tov to Cantor Katie Kaplan for certification as a Hazzan and installation as TBE’s Cantor.

You bring musical spirituality and compassion to our synagogue.

With love, appreciation and joy,

Mazel Tov

Leslie and Joseph Heyison and Shirley Halprin

Evelyn and Bruce Kahn

Your voice is a treasured talent you share with passion and commitment.

Those of us who are fortunate to hear you experience a meaningful blessing.

We look forward to a wonderful concert.

Barbara and Michael Kaplan

Ellen and Art Laichtman

Mazel Tov!

Sandy and David Moreinis

Mazel Tov to Cantor Katie and tonight’s guests as we share a spiritually uplifting journey.

Dear Cantor Katie, Mazel Tov! With love,

Janet and Marc Schneider

Suzanne and Norman Stone

Mazel Tov and Yasher Koach Cantor Katie Kaplan on your installation and concert!

Mazel Tov Cantor Katie Kaplan

Caroline Temlock Teichman and Marc Teichman

Temple Beth El Staff

Congratulations Cantor Katie!

We look forward to many years of beautiful and spiritual music.

Sharon and Jeff Turshen

All our best wishes

Harriet and Seymour Weinstein

Honoring Cantor Katie Kaplan Amy and Mel Bloomenthal Martin Clarke Barbara and Stan Friedman Shelley Gartner Sandy and Fred Golove Laura Markowitz Brenda Piskin and Andrew DiFiore Jodi Maxner and David Rauch The Rosenberg Family Linda and Joe Rothman Barbara and Steven Rothstein Cathy and David Satz Marilyn and Mitch Sofer Marcia Bresslour Staines and Mark Staines Pamela Tinkham Dana Horowitz and Peter Wolly