Major Gift Creates Zamir Choral Foundation’s Jewish Choral Conducting Institute
The Zamir Choral Foundation has received a major gift to create the nation’s first institute to train conductors of Jewish choirs. The gift by Cantor Robert Lieberman and his wife Rabbi Vicki Lieberman fulfills Matthew Lazar’s long-time dream to perpetuate excellent Jewish music and community by providing high-level professional training through the Jewish Choral Conducting…Read More
HaZamir Alum in the News!
HaZamir Baltimore alumnus Abram Foster was the subject of a feature published by the JCC of Greater Baltimore. Follow this link to read the full story of how HaZamir has influenced him: https://www.jcc.org/blog/meet-abram-foster/Read More
News From HaZamir!
The 30th Anniversary HaZamir Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center was a triumph! Our sold-out audience cheered for each selection sung by our international ensemble, as well as our alumni. Mazal tov, again, to Kinor David Honoree Hynda Feit, and thank you to all of our supporters.Read More
HaZamir’s Triumphant Return to the Stage!
After a three-year hiatus, HaZamir thrilled its audience at Jazz at Lincoln Center in an exciting concert on March 27. Performances by HaZamir Alumni, the HaZamir Chamber Choir, HaZamir Israel and our HaZamir seniors complemented the wall of glorious sound produced by our full ensemble. The program also included presentation of the Kinor David Award…Read More
Maestro Matthew Lazar Receives 2021 Cohon Memorial Foundation Award
The Board of Directors of The Zamir Choral Foundation congratulates its Founder and Director, Maestro Matthew Lazar on receiving the prestigious Cohon Memorial Foundation Award for his work benefiting Klal Yisrael, the people of Israel. Achievements for the Cohon Award are considered in the areas of Unity, Education, Rescue, and Creative Arts. Matthew will be…Read More
Zamir Receives NYSCA Grant
Zamir Choral Foundation awarded $49,500 bythe New York State Council on the Arts Zamir Choral Foundation has received a grant of $49,500 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Following New York State’s $105 million investment in the arts for FY2022,…Read More
Zamir Choral Foundation Receives Covenant Grant
THE COVENANT FOUNDATION SELECTED ZAMIR CHORAL FOUNDATION AS ONE OF SIX IGNITION GRANTEES with a gift of $20,000 to develop “Shir Connection” Jewish music, learning, and relationship-building across the generations. Zamir Choral Foundation is proud to be among six Ignition Grantees and thirteen Signature Grantees as Covenant Foundation announced $1.7 million in funding for innovation in Jewish education. …Read More
News From HaZaPrep!
Despite the challenges, HaZaPrep hasn’t missed a beat! Here are some scenes from our joyous Retreat and Performance.Read More