Valley Beit Midrash

A hybrid event presentation by Dr. Daniel Stein Kokin

EVENT CO-SPONSORED BY: the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix, ASU Jewish Studies, and the Beth El “Chamber in the Chapel Series”

ABOUT THE EVENT:

Hoshana Rabbah, the seventh and final day of the fall Sukkot festival, is one of the most fascinating and least appreciated dates on the Jewish calendar.  Traditionally regarded as the holiday season’s final opportunity for teshuvah (repentance) it was also the setting for concerts in early modern Italy. Come join us for a lecture by Dr. Daniel Stein Kokin exploring the significance and unique practices of Hoshana Rabbah and a performance of “Elyon, Melits Umastin” (“God, Defender and Accuser”), vocal and instrumental music composed especially for the occasion in Italy in 1733.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Dr. Daniel Stein Kokin is an adjunct member of the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies faculty at Arizona State University. He has lectured and published widely on both Jewish and Israeli cultural history.

Featured Musicians:

Dio - Chad Millar
Clemenza - Sarah Bollt
Rigore - Todd Herzog
Violin - Jim Apperson
Oboe - Mary Simon
Continuo - John Massaro 

This page will register you for the online (Zoom) program. 

Click here to register for the in-person option, held at Beth El.