Together again in New Bedford

Beatles songs and Jewish liturgy will merge again, this time at Congregation Tifereth Israel, in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

The congregation will host a Beatles Shabbat on Friday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. This unique service was performed at both Temple Sinai, in Cranston, and United Brothers Synagogue, in Bristol, in recent months.

Shireinu, the volunteer choir from Temple Sinai and a band of five musicians, under the direction of Cantor Dr. Joel Gluck, will sing the Friday night liturgy to many recognizable Beatles’ songs.

The Beatles’ songs are beloved by people of all generations. This service was very well received by the congregations of each temple when it was presented previously. Specially prepared booklets with the words to the prayers will be distributed to congregants so that they and their guests can sing along during the service. An Oneg Shabbat will follow the service.

Congregation Tifereth Israel is at 145 Brownell Avenue, in New Bedford. For more information, contact Cantor Dr. Joel Gluck, Shireinu director, at drjoelgluck@gmail.com.

ANN MESSIER is a member of Shireinu.