CBE Music aims to uplift the Jewish soul by offering a variety of musical experiences that speak to the full human experience, just like our Jewish tradition does. From musical Shabbat experiences, music infused Holiday programming, and performances from our CBE Music groups, the opportunities will be wide and varied and options that will speak to every member of our community regardless of demographic.
“Judaism is a religion of words, and yet whenever the language of Judaism aspires to the spiritual, it modulates into song, as if the words themselves seek escape from the gravitational pull of finite meanings. Music speaks to something deeper than the mind. If we are to make Torah new in every generation, we have to find ways of singing its song a new way. The words never change, but the music does.” - Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
Music
Our Music Legacy at CBE
CBE Music Groups
Calling all Musicians & Vocalists! Explore CBE's music groups below and considerate lending us your talent!
Vav Adult Band
Vav is our band for adults at CBE. We help to lead occasional Erev Shabbat Services, perform at select Plaza Prayers over the summer, and present concerts highlighting the work of Jewish musicians.
This fall the band is working on presenting the music of iconic Jewish vocalists through the decades. View upcoming concert info below!
Vav rehearsals are weekly on Thursday evenings.
*We are accepting new musicians and vocalists! If you are interested, please email Craig Parks.
CBE Music Offerings
Concerts
CBE offers many musical experiences to our community in different settings. The 2026 Fall Concert will feature the music of iconic Jewish singers and songwriters through the decades, performed by the adult Vav band. More info here.
Music Infused
Kabbalat Shabbat
Several times a year, our Ba'al Tefilah David Lipsitz and Craig Parks lead a music infused Kabbalat Shabbat that spiritually uplifts all those in attendance. During these services, we feature Vav, Sulam, or the Meshugganah Youth Choir.
Drum Circles
Throughout the year, our community will get to help make the music and rhythm with a community drum circle led by Craig Parks.
Teen Shabbat Groove
These teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat experiences are led by CBE’s own teen band Sulam and are open to all 8th -12th grade Jewish teens. There are multiple Teen Shabbat Groove services throughout the academic year.
Jewish Meditation
Every Tuesday at 2pm, Craig Parks leads a Jewish meditation experience that includes both silent and musical meditation. Check out Affinity Groups for more information.
