Be the Light is a call to action in the wake of this country’s social, political, and environmental unrest. As we collectively look for ways to highlight common bonds instead of personal differences, we are charged with the purpose to “be the light” in a time of darkness...

L'Chayim Ul'Shalom
Featuring seven new commissions, five new arrangements of contemporary and cantorial classics, and one world-premiere recording of a 19th century choral work, we believe that the world is truly made a more beautiful place through the creation and sharing of new Jewish music....

Havdalah
In December 2018, the historic Park Avenue Synagogue Congregational Trip to Israel culminated celebrating Havdalah together in the holy city of Jerusalem. This album captures that magical moment, when our cantors brought our Jewish musical heritage to life through settings representing the unity and...

Heritage: Treasures of Jewish-German Composers
This album features music by Jewish composers of German origins performed by Cantor Azi Schwartz and RIAS Kammerchor, Germany’s National Radio Choir of Berlin and one of the world’s leading choirs....

Moments of Awe, Music of the High Holidays
These are the most sacred days of the Jewish year. The prayers and melodies of this holy season are some of the most profound, hallowed, and revered in all of Jewish liturgy....

L'dor Vador
We are proud to present you with this new album, L'dor Vador, featuring the voices of our cantors, accompanied by our choir, band, and full orchestra under the direction of Colin Fowler...

Mizmor Shir, New Music at Park Avenue Synagogue 2015
Park Avenue Synagogue has a long tradition of commissioning liturgical music, and we are proud to continue this tradition by inviting accomplished composers to write music for our services...

P'tach Libi, Open My Heart
It is our great pleasure to present this recording to the Park Avenue Synagogue community. With the selections here, as at every service, Cantor Lissek uses music to give new life to our liturgy, bridging generations and opening our hearts for prayer....

Hadesh Yameinu
All of the pieces on this CD were composed in the past year. They range from a Kol Nidrei with a new sound to a rock beat Romemu, from a L’kha Dodi with Israeli flavor to a Sim Shalom in Broadway style....

Shir Hadash
We are excited to present Shir Hadash: New Music at Park Avenue Synagogue, published by the Park Avenue Synagogue Music Center....

Ahavat Olam: Jewish Romantic Music
At worship, in concert and in recordings such as this one, the music of Park Avenue Synagogue touches the soul and elevates the spirit, providing comfort and joy according to every listener’s need...