Friday Evening Shabbat-in-Song  

Peri weaves together the tradition and minhag of your community's Shabbat worship experience with her special blend of spiritual and singable melodies  She will work with your clergy to lead the service and/or present a "Sermon in Song"  In every case she is engaging and her music uplifting  You'll wish that she could be with your congregation every Shabbat.

 "Peri brought her warmth, a million dollar voice and style, and an infectious smile that radiates throughout the room  Peri is a must for your synagogue or Regional Biennial  I can't remember when I have been so moved by a performer."

  Saturday Night Community Concert   

Bring together the entire community , ages 8 , 80 - for a fabulous evening of entertainment  A concert with Peri always means an evening of sing-a-long and fun  But it is also much, much more  Peri's music is thought provoking, spiritually uplifting and socially relevant  Audiences leave humming her music and ready to engage more fully in tikkun olam , the repair of the world  One audience member commented:

 "It was just such a wonderful [concert] . . . [Seeing Peri in concert] was just as exciting and fulfilling as seeing Pete Seeger for the first time at Queens College in 1955 or Joan Baez at Forest Hills in 1963. It takes even more to thrill us now. When [is she] coming back?" 

  ADULT LEARNING  

Peri draws on her many-years of experience as performer (member of Actor's Equity , the professional acting union), educator (EdM from Harvard's Graduate School of Education) and community organizer as she presents exciting, interactive sessions designed for adult learners  Hadassah, Sisterhoods/Brotherhoods, synagogue Boards, adult b'nai mitzvah classes, and other adult learning groups will love learning with Peri  Teenagers welcome!

  "Nusah America"  

From the shtetl to summer camp or how did we get here from there?

A look at the inclusion of "progressive" music in worship from the start of the Chassidic movement to guitars on the bima  We will both talk and sing our way through history  A variety of opinions are welcome.

 

  Matching the Music With The Message  

We will pose the burning questions asked by shlichay tzibur (worship leaders) nation-wide. . . "so with all of this new music out there - how do I know which melodies to choose?"  Join us for singing and discussion as we struggle to find the "right" music for OUR worship  [Please come ready to share your favorite melodies for worship.]

"How wonderful it was to have you with us  As much as your artistry I thank you for your warmth and your "connectability’Äù with every possible person and age group from preschoolers to octogenarians  They all loved you  Your music was just the right combination of ruach and reverence - but again, it is your ability to connect at which I marvel  You are a most valuable and precious resource for the Jewish community. We are so grateful for your performance."

  TEEN/B'NAI MITZVAH PROGRAMS  

Working with teens and pre-teens may be Peri's favorite!  Here she draws on her experience as an educator, theatrical director and entertainer to connect in meaningful ways and as a mentor to Jewish youth  She combines music performance with a more intimate workshop setting to create a "never-to-forget" experience.

  FOLLOWING YOUR PASSION:  Finding meaning, making purpose, having fun 

 

  Through singing, watching videos and chatting we will figure out what each of us is passionate about , and how to use that passion as a tool for making the world a better place  Who knew that we could do what we love and be "good Jews" at the same time?!?  

  Religious School Concerts  

Religious School concerts with Peri are a marvelous combination of fun and learning  Peri's twenty years of curriculum design work with kids helps to guarantee that her concerts pack an educational whallop!  Peri will work with your educators to provide meaningful tie-in to your current religious school curriculum and the Jewish calendar  From kindergarten through high school, young people connect with Peri, her music and her message  They leave her concerts singing and thinking about how they can leave their own unique mark on the world.

 "I just wanted to let you know what a pleasure it was to hear you sing and at Temple Beth Or. The kids loved your visit too  When I taught them on that Sunday morning following your visit they were all buzzing about you and your music. Your visit will always live in a special place in my musical memories. Thanks."    

  Tikkun Olam Community Arts Projects  

Peri is perhaps best known for commitment to social justice and leaving the world better than we found it  Her latest project is a replicable model for using the arts as a tool for community change  She has drawn upon her 20+ years of experience in community organizing and experiential education and the arts to create a useable prototype for congregations, JCCs and other Jewish institutions to have real impact within their communities.

  Design Your Own Program  

Peri will work with event coordinators and staff to create a unique and special program for YOUR synagogue/school/Hillel/Sisterhood-Brotherhood/JCC etc  Entertaining,  educational . . . Participants will leave feeling inspired and connected to your institution! 

 Don't forget: "Peri Events" make wonderful Fundraising Events"