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Great cantors never stop learning. There are always more skills to master, more questions to ask, more scholarship to digest, more melodies to sing! The ACC seeks to engage our members in the continual process of improving ourselves and our craft through a comprehensive program of professional development – and that program is centered here.

CLASSES AND SEMINARS

October 19, 2021: 1:00pm - 2:30pm - 2:30pm

Are you looking for a way to bring more spirituality to your community? The Mussar Facilitation Series for Rabbis, Cantors & Educators is an opportunity to experience the nuances of Mussar facilitation and prepare to lead TMI courses and programs in your congregation.

You'll receive a practical introduction to the transformati...

December 16, 2021: 12:00pm

Joint program with the editors of the CCAR Publication B'chol L'vavcha. Cantor Sarah Grabiner will be among the presenters. Details and registration information coming soon! 

January 3, 2022 - January 6, 2022

ACC-CA-GTM Midwinter Retreat

Palm Springs, CA

Details coming soon! 

Nusach

"In acts of genuine expression, what goes on between the soul of man and the word of prayer is more than an act of employment, of using words as if they were tools. Here the soul and the word react upon each other; the word is a creative force.Words are not made of paper.

Please visit this link to listen to the recording of this webinar.

Join current rabbinical, cantorial, and education students as Merri shares the latest interesting, accessible pieces for use in communal prayer with special emphasis on teaching technique and context within the worship service. In collaboration with HUC-JIR.

Education, Nusach

Cantor Beny Maissner is a master improviser and connoisseur of traditional chazzanut. His experience spans many generations and genres and his worship style is an eclectic mix of the traditional and the contemporary in a modern day Reform synagogue.

Education

Professional Development Opportunity to Inspire and Engage

Please take the time to listen to the recording for the first opportunity in our partnership with the URJ Deptarment of Youth Engagement for UNPLUGGED with Alan Goodis featuring Dan Nichols.

Torah, Liturgy, Nusach

As a celebration of Shabbat Shirah - the CCPD presents an exploration of Torah chanting traditions!