Shabbat Shira, A Weekend of Song

With Rabbi Noam Katz

January 30, 2026 - February 1, 2026

Each year, Shabbat Shira — the “Shabbat of Song” — invites us to relive the powerful moment in the Torah when our ancestors crossed the Sea of Reeds and lifted their voices in the triumphant Song of the Sea. It is a Shabbat that celebrates redemption, resilience, and the extraordinary power of music to bring a community together.

This year, Temple Isaiah invites you to a joyful weekend of prayer, learning, and song led by our special guest, Rabbi Noam Katz. Rabbi Katz provided musical and prayer leadership at Temple Isaiah more than twenty years ago and remains deeply connected to Eisner and Crane Lake camps. We are thrilled to welcome him back for this meaningful and music-filled celebration.

Special Shabbat Shira Services

Friday, January 30

6:00 pm | Shabbat Shira Dinner | In-person

7:00 pm | Shabbat Shira Service | In-person and Online

Join us for dinner followed by a highly participatory and musical Shabbat service featuring Rabbi Noam Katz, our choir, and invited musicians. Come ready to sing, pray, and celebrate together.

Registration required for dinner by Tuesday January 27

Saturday, January 31

9:00 am | Shabbat Minyan & Torah Study

In-person and Online

Enjoy a musically rich minyan service and expanded Torah study, followed by a festive kiddush reception as we continue the spirit of Shabbat Shira together.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82512002470?pwd=d0hTTnJFY01SY2wvTzRsa0NMKy9uQT09

Meeting ID: 825 1200 2470

Password: 630719

Join by Phone: 646-876-9923

Campfire and Cocoa for 6th–12th Graders

Saturday, January 31 | 7:00–8:30 pm

In-person

Middle and high schoolers are invited to gather in the LEFTY Lounge for this havadalah gathering with music, connection, and cocoa. Sing, chill, and warm up together — no open flames included! Instruments welcome.

Shira and T'filah (Prayer) for Religious School

Sunday, February 1

Religious School Class Sessions | In-person

Grown-ups encouraged to attend with their student(s)

Our Shabbat Shira weekend continues on Sunday with joyful Shira & T’fillah sessions for our Religious School students. Through music, prayer, and participation, students will experience the spirit of Shabbat Shira in an age-appropriate, engaging way led by Rabbi Noam Katz.

These lively sessions invite students to sing, move, and connect through Jewish music and prayer — a joyful highlight of our Shabbat Shira celebration.

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About Rabbi Noam Katz

Rabbi Noam Katz is one of the most exciting and influential voices in contemporary Jewish music, bringing high-flying energy and soulful melodies to Jewish and interfaith communities across North America, Africa, and Israel.

A longtime songleader and educator at URJ Eisner, George, and Kutz Camps, Noam has performed at URJ Biennials, Limmud England, NFTY Convention, and countless camps and congregations. He currently serves as Rabbi/Dean of Jewish Living at The Leo Baeck Day School in Toronto.

Noam has released four albums of original Jewish music, including RAKIA, MIREMBE, SALAAM V’SHALOM, A Drum in Hand, and his newest release, After the Flood, which centers on resilience and remembrance.

Since volunteering with the Abayudaya Jewish community in Uganda in 2003, Noam has shared their music and story with audiences of all ages, weaving themes of Jewish unity and tikkun olam into his work.

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