Modern Jewish Music

Sue Horowitz

Susan Horowitz is a Jewish singer-songwriter and folk guitar player who lives in coastal Maine. She writes, often in partnership with reform Jewish Rabbi Lev Baesh, highly singable and usable songs that are appropriate for worship services at synagogues, temples, camps, youth groups, Jewish holidays, and religious ceremonies. Her music CD with lyrics in Hebrew and English based on traditional Jewish prayers is called Eleven Doors Open. The album was produced in Boston by the very talented Josh Nelson.

Testimonials

It was fun and joyous. So many people told us how much you added to the service with your calm, beautiful voice. Thank you so much. Many people mentioned to me how much they enjoyed you and your warmth always shines through. (P.H., parent of bat mitzvah)

Thoroughly enjoyed the program two Thursdays ago. I’m finally getting around to listening to your CD-WOW!!! What a great production. This is something special. I’m so excited for you. Looking forward to more music in our future. (D.S., Spiritual Leader)

The music was awesome! Thanks for making the service what it was. Put us down for the next one as well. (S.M., parent of bar mitzvah)

I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your participation in the service yesterday. You were magnificent as usual I just love listening to you sing…. your voice and beautiful smile add so much warmth to the service. It was one of the most enjoyable Rosh Hashanah services. We are so lucky to have you and I remember that every time you play. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us! (P.D., Congregant)

Thank you to everyone who helped to make our Thursday Zimra a phenomenal success!! Our students did a great job learning songs and performing them. They were fun to listen to, making us smile and join right in. Thank you for the experience. AND SUE HOROWITZ!!! Isn’t she the BEST??!!!! . Best of all, IT was SO MUCH FUN!!! I know I had a blast! Hope you did, too. (B.S., Director of Education)

You have a beautiful voice and I loved the gospel-sounding song and was happy to share the stage with you. ( K.D., Soloist and Composer)

Music was a huge hit yesterday! Everyone I spoke with enjoyed the session, loves your voice, and the little teaching pieces/explanations you do with the music. It meant a lot to all of us to have you there on Open House and it was a treat for the parents to see you with the kids, in action! (J.N., Director of Education)

I have heard glowing reports and am so happy all worked out relatively well. It will be exciting to include our children during Shabbat Shira and I will write our families to come and join us. (W.B., Director of Education)

‘Thank you’ cannot express how wonderful it was to have you sing at T.’s Bat Mitzvah. You were amazing! My friends and family were blown away! (S.K., parent of bar mitzvah)

(And from a recent retreat….)
It was a fantastic experienced and one that should be had by all Bat/Bar Mitzvah candidates and their parents. We had beautiful appropriately timed services, which were very meaningful and joyful led by Sue Horowitz. Transition discussions, leadership training, team building and a chance to mingle with fellow families and those from another rural Jewish community. The kids bonded immediately and all I believe were moved by the experience. Sue did a great job of teaching us beautiful new songs for the services as well as combining traditional service material in a meaningful way. Inclusiveness was certainly stressed and we all felt very welcomed. This was probably the best experience that B. has had as a Jewish child. A combination of learning, fun and some activities suited to all. (N.W., parent of bar mitzvah)