AboutRhoda J. Harrison
Rabbi.Cantor.PhD. I have lots of titles, but how I describe myself professionally is as curious teacher, reflective writer, life-cycle officiant, musical artist, spiritual care professional & engagement facilitator. Biography I was ordained as Chazzan/synagogue Cantor by the Hebrew Union College's Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music, earned a PhD in Jewish studies from the former Baltimore Hebrew University, and was ordained as Rabbi while pursuing my PhD. I have worked in Reform synagogues in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Baltimore as both a Rabbi and a Cantor. I currently serve as Rabbi & Cantor of Temple Beth Hillel Beth Abraham of Carmel NJ. I have also worked as a Spiritual Care provider (i.e., chaplain) in Level 1 trauma centers in NYC and Philadelphia and am currently working in the field of palliative and hospice care. Recent Publications: https://jewishsacredaging.com/marking-our-journeys-honoring-our-age/ Humans Lead us to Redemption. Ensuring D'ror., & Elijah Rock Shout! Shout!. 3 essays in B. Symons, Ed. Prophetic Voices Renewing and Reimagining Haftarah, CCAR Press, 2023. Psalm 137: A Road Map for Navigating Trauma in Goldstein, H.R., & Sacks, J.B., eds. Psalms in the Key of Healing: A Text Study for Clergy, Chaplains and People Living with Illness, Albion Book, 2021 |
Musical Background I am a classically trained lyric-coloratura soprano who also plays guitar, ukulele, and piano, I enjoy performing operatic, art song, and theatre repertoire in addition to cantorial repertoire. Whether in the synagogue or on the concert stage, I strive to couple rich and emotive lyrical expression with my expansive range to express text and uplift those listening and/or singing with me! |
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Original MusicHa'kheil Et Ha'am
Psalm 150 Elohai Netzor/Oseh Shalom Eytz Chaim |