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Choral First Night Selichos

Here is Chazan Yisroel Rotenberg and the Rinah Ensemble led by Chazan Eliot Alderman on Motzei Shabbos 13th September.   Recorded live, edited.  
Part I Edgware Selichos 2025 Chazan Yisroel Rotenberg
00:00 / 36:01
Part 2 Edgware Selichos 2025Chazan Yisroel Rotenberg
00:00 / 09:28
Part 3 Edgware Selichos 2025Chazan Yisroel Rotenberg
00:00 / 27:21
Part 4 Edgware Selichos 2025Chazan Yisroel Rotenberg
00:00 / 07:41
Part 5 Edgware Selichos 2025Chazan Yisroel Rotenberg
00:00 / 10:45

The complete repertoire is:
 

  1. Opening nigun & Ashrei - Glantz/Weisser

  2. Tzadik Hashem - Secunda

  3. Chatzi Kaddish - Traditional

  4. Lechu Neranenah - Glantz/Kaminsky

  5. Hateh - Schorr

  6. El Melech - Traditional

  7. El Melech - Julius

  8. Bemotsaei - Jaffe/Herstik

  9. Es Yemin - Julius

  10. Drosh Na - Jaffe/Herstik

  11. Zochalim - Herstik

  12. R'tsei Asirosom - Rosenblatt/Machtenberg

  13. T'vieinu - Levene

  14. Shema Koleinu - Rumshinsky

  15. Machnisei Rachamim - Fried

  16. Shomer Yisrael - Alman

  17. Full Kaddish - Gottlieb

And here below are few of the highlights of the 17th European Cantors Convention which brings together world-class chazanim and cantors, choral leaders, and passionate lovers of synagogue song from across the globe from 5th - 9th November 2025.

 

We have:
 

  • The Remarkable Eric Smith Archive – a collection of rare pre‑war Polish cantorial recordings and post‑war European greats, brought to life with expert commentary.

  • Torah Chant and Interpretation – exploring how ancient text and melody intertwine to shape meaning and emotion.

  • Latin American Jewish Musical Traditions – a vibrant journey through Sephardi, Ashkenazi, and local influences across the continent.

  • Cantorial Improvisation in the 21st Century – techniques and inspiration for leading spontaneous, authentic davenning.

  • The Music of the Yamim Noraim– deep dives into nusach, repertoire, and the spiritual arc of the Yamim Nora’im.

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We also plan to re run our popular Creative Choral Ensembles where we encourage everyone registered to join in collaborative rehearsals for a collective performance towards the end of the Convention.

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The Gala Concert is on Motzei Shabbos, 8th November, in Berlin’s historic Pestalozzi Synagogue with an array of attending cantors.

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Commemoration & Reflection – marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on the last night of the Convention (9th November) we have a moving Kristallnacht remembrance in the city where history speaks powerfully to our present.

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A Living Connection to Jewish Heritage – Enjoy a post-Convention guided tour of Jewish Berlin on the Monday.

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And Shabbos will be in warm, communal atmosphere with inspiring services, rich harmonies, and communal Shabbos meals and singing.  

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Registration includes:

  • All convention sessions, concerts, and workshops

  • All meals during the programme

  • Access to the Berlin Jewish tour

  • Discounted accommodation rates


Early Bird Rate: £250 (until 15 September)
Standard Rate: £275  

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Register at https://forms.gle/XniR6kM4cq6ughzV9.  

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