The Jewish month of Kislev literally translates to "pocket (of the) heart". It is a time to spiritually slow down and take stock of our hearts -- what are we carrying inside? What are we dreaming of? What love can we ground in to carry us through the winter months?

In this pocket of time between two avalanching US political events of election and inauguration, in the midst of ongoing heartbreak and destruction in Gaza and Lebanon, we will gather to sing songs to welcome the month of Kislev, and to reaffirm our dreams and our commitment to fighting for life.

Time:

7:30-8:30pm EST// 6:30-7:30pm CT // 4:30-5:30 PST

Cost:

$8-54 sliding scale, with no one turned away for lack of funds

10% of proceeds will be donated to Gaza mutual aid

Where:

Online! Zoom link will be sent with RSVP. If you do not receive your Zoom link on the confirmation page or by email, please contact the host.

Accessibility:

Lyrics to all songs will be put in the chat

Recording:

A recording of this event will be sent to all registered participants after (for those who can't make it, or want to re-watch!)

Additional info:

This song circle will be hosted by Rabbis for Ceasefire as part of their offerings to resource our spirits and movements.

About the artist:

Aly Halpert (she/her) is a queer Jewish musician, educator, and activist living on Lenni Lenape land in Philadelphia, PA, USA. A singer, pianist, and guitar player, Aly writes songs for building community and visioning different worlds. Aly leads music and prayer for Jewish community, including Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action, Hadar's Rising Song Institute, Kol Tzedek Synagogue, and Let My People Sing. Her songs have been sung in national gatherings, song circles, and quiet moments of personal prayer, and have moved people all over the world. Her first full-band album Loosen was released in April 2022 with Rising Song Records. Aly believes deeply in the power of music to awaken us to the loss and hope we carry, expand our sense of possibility, and connect us to each other and our collective strength.

Contact the host of Songs for the Heart: A Kislev Song Circle with Aly Halpert