Our Impact
What makes Kol Zimrah uniquely Jewish is how we have blended the many strands of Jewish life in the Chicago area. We have negotiated various issues of halachic balance: a respect for Shabbat around the timing of commitments on Saturday night in support of individual practice; deference to the customs of the synagogues we visit; and a common comfort level around head coverings and issues of pronouncing words associated with the name of God.
Kol Zimrah is a 501(c)(3) organization and is incorporated in the State of Illinois. Kol Zimrah is a member of Chorus America. In response to the 2020 Pandemic, we pivoted by continuing to rehearse and perform virtually. At more normal times, we rehearse on Wednesday evenings at a local synagogue. We are governed by a board composed of representatives from all sections.
Kol Zimrah has made a significant impact on the Jewish musical scene in Chicago and nationally. Our music is always greeted with enthusiasm by those who come to listen. Our supporters are not only lay people, but also cantors and other Jewish musical professionals, some of whom have participated from time to time as volunteers in the ensemble.
After a concert, it is not uncommon to be approached by an individual with tears in his or her eyes: they had never been so moved by or taken such pride in Jewish music; they were overcome by the experience of a large Jewish choir performing or they sensed the transmission of sacred text, spiritual insight and a treasured inheritance from generations past, all conveyed through the medium of singing.
Kol Zimrah is a 501(c)(3) organization and is incorporated in the State of Illinois. Kol Zimrah is a member of Chorus America. In response to the 2020 Pandemic, we pivoted by continuing to rehearse and perform virtually. At more normal times, we rehearse on Wednesday evenings at a local synagogue. We are governed by a board composed of representatives from all sections.
Kol Zimrah has made a significant impact on the Jewish musical scene in Chicago and nationally. Our music is always greeted with enthusiasm by those who come to listen. Our supporters are not only lay people, but also cantors and other Jewish musical professionals, some of whom have participated from time to time as volunteers in the ensemble.
After a concert, it is not uncommon to be approached by an individual with tears in his or her eyes: they had never been so moved by or taken such pride in Jewish music; they were overcome by the experience of a large Jewish choir performing or they sensed the transmission of sacred text, spiritual insight and a treasured inheritance from generations past, all conveyed through the medium of singing.