Cantor Stephen Saxon - Kol Nidrei

Cantor Stephen Saxon chants the Kol Nidrei prayer.

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Music

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• Cantor
• Stephen
• Saxon
• Cantorial
• Jewish
• Kol
• Nidrei
• Yom
• Kippur

[KlezmerGuy]

This is merely a glimpse into the beauty and depth of the service as we experienced it live, and I wanted to share that with others, both Jews and non-Jews.

I believe that it is by sharing our traditions that we can built trust and understanding and possibly break down some of the barriers that exist (and which seem from many corners to be encouraged) in the world today.

[KlezmerGuy]

This prayer was recorded in a service, and it is posted here to provide those who want to experience it in their own time and place, for whatever reason. Just as music for the Catholic Mass is often enjoyed and made meaningful out of the context of the mass itself, I believe that Jewish liturgical music can be meaningful outside of the context of the formal liturgy. Some (many) might disagree, but my intent is to do good, and not to do harm or to be disrespectful in any way.

[AmosPressley]

This is so wonderful! I am confused, though. I thought that it was not permissible to use a camera on a yomtov. It is possible that this was staged, but then again the Torah scrolls are out. What's going on?

[KlezmerGuy]

This is from a Reform service, so the restrictions on technology are quite a bit looser than in the Orthodox or Conservative traditions. Many congregations broadcast their services on the web, the radio, or even through telephone hookups for those who want to dial-in to them. We turn lights on and off on the Sabbath (Shabbat), we use amplification, and we use other technologies to enable and enhance the services.

[skimets]

this makes me want to go back to temple.

thank you so much for allowing me to reconnect with my culture.

[nrjohns50]

I would like to know, too. Isn't this absolutely gorgeous?!?!

[DanielJSaks]

I don't suppose someone has the score to this version? I want to sing it with my choir. My choir master plays Bruch's version beautifully on the cello and I want to be able to sing it before he plays it so people know what it's adapted from.

[pauladm2]

listening to this with my parents and we are all reminiscing about family members no longer with us. It has brought back such wonderful memories...thank you for such a magnificent and most moving rendtiion

[mcfrdmn]

Lovely rendition of the Kol Nidre prayers ushering in the Yom Kippur Holiday

- The Day of repentance for all Jews of the World.

[Regolg3dance]

I was visiting Beaumont, Texas during the High Holidays in 1999. I went to services at Temple Emanuel. The Rabbi was so very kind. The Temple was breathtakingly beautiful as were the services.

[robpok]

I am a Catholic who greatly appreciates Jewish liturgical music. It is wonderful to hear the Kol Nidre sung so beautifully here. I wish more sacred Jewish text was available to non-Jews through this venue.

[KlezmerGuy]

This was in 2007 at Temple Emanuel in Beaumont, Texas. A very nice congregation and a beautiful building. I even got to sleep through a hurricane while I was there.

[smitschagen]

Thanks for sharing this vocal version, fine atmosphere, good way to share a religious moment

[steelydad]

What Congregation is this? Where is it located?