Music

Created to be felt—and carried forward.

Explore the range of Cantor Jake’s musical work, from sacred repertoire to new compositions and community-centered performance.

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Music in the moment

Live performances, original compositions, and music for every generation.

Original composition

Hashkivenu

An original setting of Hashkivenu composed by Cantor Jake, performed at his cantorial consecration concert.

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Sacred repertoire

Avinu Malkeinu

Music by Max Janowski. Performed by Cantor Jake during the Kol Nidre service.

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Sacred & popular repertoire

Mi Chamocha / Smoke on the Water

Adapted by Cantor Jake. Cantor Jake performs Mi Chamocha with a classic-rock twist inspired by Smoke on the Water, at the Rock and Roll of Ages Chanukah celebration.

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Popular repertoire

That’s Life

Cantor Jake performs the song made famous by Frank Sinatra at his cantorial consecration concert.

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Children’s & family repertoire

I Am a Latke

Music and lyrics by Debbie Friedman. A playful Chanukah song for children and families, performed by Cantor Jake.

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Children’s & family repertoire

Celebrate Shabbat with Cantor Jake & Yarok the Dinosaur

Program written by Cantor Jake. Learn the Shabbat blessings with Cantor Jake and Yarok the Dinosaur! A playful introduction that helps children and families welcome Shabbat together.

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Sacred repertoire

Sim Shalom

Music by Max Janowski. Performed by Cantor Jake during the Yom Kippur morning service.

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Sacred repertoire

Yihiyu L’ratzon

Music by Bonia Shur. Performed by Cantor Jake during the Kol Nidre service.

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Cantorial recordings

Sacred music performed by Cantor Jake. Choose a recording below to listen.

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