Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel, z”l
[caption id="attachment_9676" align="alignright" width="100"]
Cantor Sheldon Merel[/caption]
Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel is cantor emeritus of Congregation Beth Israel of San Diego.
His CDs, available on Amazon, include:
[showhide type=”pressrelease” more_text=”Show More” less_text=”Show Less”]
* Chants of a Lifetime
* Standing Ovation
Some of his songs that he likes to share with our readers include:
Adon Olam
Adon Olam, Jazz Version
Adonai, Adonai October 21, 2008
Ahavat Olam January 20, 2009
Avinu Malkenu, October 15, 2008
Barchu-Shema-V’ah-havta February 3, 2009
David and Goliath, November 4, 2008
Dayenu March 31, 2009
Eylu D’V0rim September 9, 2008
Hashkiveynu
K’Aytz Shatul, November 18, 2008
Kiddush, Number 1
Kiddush, Number 2 February 17, 2009
Kol Nidre, October 7, 2008
K’vkarat (following Una Taneh Tokef)
La Kol Z’man (Ben Steinberg), August 13, 2009
L’shanah habah b’reshulayim, April 7, 2009
Lighting the Candles,December 9, 2008
Los Biblicos
Meeskite, September 23, 2008
Noches-Noches
O Chanukah, O Chanukah
Rachel quand du seigneur, November 11, 2008
Search for Freedom, November 25, 2008
Shalom Rav by Ben Steinberg
Shalom Rav (duet),March 10, 2009
The Love of Spike Malone, March 3, 2009
The Passover Story
The Prophecy of Elijah
Une Taneh Tokef September 29, 2008
*
[/showhide]
Hebrew liturgical works by 20th century composers will include, “Hashkiveynu,” and “Avinu Malkenu,” by Max Janowski, “La Kol Z’man,” and “Shalom Rav,” by Ben Steinberg, “Kiddush,” by Kurt Weill, “L’Shana Haba B’Yerushalayim,” by Morton Gold and a setting of the “Kol Nidre,” by Max Helfman. [Eileen Wingard]
LFJCC Will Present 13 Songs by the Late Cantor Sheldon Merel Read More »
Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel, z"l, Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Same Next Time Next Year was new and fresh although I saw the film years ago. George (Bruce Turk) and Doris (Katie MacNichol) had me laughing and smiling throughout the show at the North Coast Repertory Theatre. They are a perfect match in Bernard Slade’s heartwarming play loaded with very clever and funny dialogue. David Ellenstein’s direction kept me completely engaged. [Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel]
North Coast Rep revives ‘Same Time Next Year’ on Zoom Read More »
Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel, z"l
Three Jewish women are in highly competitive races for spots in Congress, Mayor of San Diego, and the County Board of Supervisors. Respectively, they are are Sara Jacobs (53rd Congressional District); City Councilwoman Barbara Bry (Mayor of San Diego), and Terra Lawson-Remer (3rd District County Board of Supervisors. Here’s a look at the recent news being made by them and their opponents, respectively Georgette Gomez, Todd Gloria, and Kristin Gaspar. [Donald H. Harrison, “Our Shtetl San Diego County”]
Three Jewish women in competitive local races Read More »
Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel, z"l, Dorian de Wind, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Travel and Food, USA
I recently heard PBS television host, Christiane Amanpour remark (really a question) to her guest, “I thought Black veterans of World War II did not receive benefits of the G.I. Bill of Rights.” Her statement passed without further comment, but not for me. As a veteran of WW II, I am familiar with the G.I. Bill of Rights and knew she was not technically correct. However, at this very moment thousands of protestors, Black and White, are marching on our city streets demanding an end to police brutality against Black men and women. With Amanpour’s remark burning in my mind and hearing those voices in the streets, I had to check what really happened to Black veterans 75 years ago. [Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel]
Black veterans denied rights of G.I. Bill of Rights Read More »
Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel, z"l, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Most of us have been glued to our television sets watching protesters marching on our streets and around the world. They are responding to the murder of George Floyd. In the words of Martin Luther King Jr., “Riots are the language of the unheard.” [Vocal and story by Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel]
Sounding Alarms Through the Centuries Read More »
Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel, z"l, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
Let me start off with a kind offer from Sandy Scheller of Chula Vista who volunteers to sew cloth face masks at no charge like the one she is wearing at the right for people who contact her via her email. When she lived in Las Vegas, Sandy had a business called “Kosher Couture.” Those who take her up on her kind offer will have to arrange to pick up the masks. Scheller also is the organizer of the year-long Project RUTH — Remember Us The Holocaust exhibit which is now shuttered, along with everything else, at the main branch of the Chula Vista Public Library. So, sewing masks gives her desire to serve the community another beneficial outlet. [Our Shtetl San Diego County column by Donald H. Harrison]
Surveying the passing scene Read More »
Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel, z"l, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, San Diego County
The Jewish Federation of San Diego County “at this time” does not plan to cancel any of its meetings or events in response to the coronavirus pandemic. “However,” assured Michael Jeser, its CEO and president, “should the situation warrant, we will inform participants immediately if another decision is made.” [Our Shtetl San Diego County column by Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Federation monitoring CDC’s meetings advice Read More »
Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel, z"l, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Middle East, San Diego County, Shor M. Masori, Travel and Food, USA
As a resident at Seacrest Village I am impressed how well management is educating and protecting the health of residents and staff from the Coronavirus. At a recent Town Hall meeting for residents, Carl Miser, Operations Officer, explained the rules and guidelines for residents to protect themselves from the virus. A follow up letter from Pam Ferris, CEO of Seacrest Village, was then placed in every resident’s apartment. Seacrest Village also has an in-house television station that streams continuing information to every resident. Special emphasis was placed on washing one’s hands for twenty seconds often, and avoiding shaking hands with others. [Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel]
Seacrest Village takes coronavirus precautions Read More »
Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel, z"l, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education
