Creating spaces for music and creativity.
Musical Teaching Concerts
Inspired by the spiritual wisdom of three of the great musical figures of our time, each concert includes a one-of-kind combination of reflection, teaching, and live performance with options for solo, duo, or full band performances.
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The Spiritual Wisdom of Bob Dylan | About Man and God and Law
A 75-minute teaching concert based on his acclaimed book and podcast, Stephen weaves Bob Dylan’s prophetic imagination with sacred text, spirituality, and creative wonder. Explore Bob Dylan’s lifelong wrestling with justice, love, mortality, family, creativity, and the divine.
The Spiritual Wisdom of Bruce Springsteen | Promised Land
Springsteen’s catalog wanders through contemporary expressions of the biblical Promised Land — America as a story of covenant, exile, conflict, and hope. Through narrative, music, and cultural insight, Stephen illuminates how Springsteen retells the Exodus story for our time: seekers wandering their own Mitzrayim, covenantal dreams strained and renewed, and performance itself as a healing communal ritual. A high-energy journey through rock and redemption.
The Spiritual Wisdom of Leonard Cohen | The Faith
Leonard Cohen fused liturgy, poetry, spiritual practice, and aching human truth into a theology of possibility where light carries through darkness. This teaching concert unpacks how songs like “Who By Fire,” "Hallelujah," and “The Future” transform ancient ritual into modern prophecy, revealing a quiet, persistent flame beneath the world’s cold noise. A contemplative, resonant experience honoring Cohen’s wisdom, humor, passion, and faith.
FORMATS AVAILABLE
One-Night Program (Lecture or Teaching Concert)
Shabbat Scholar-in-Residence (Friday night through Sunday morning)
Weekend of Music, Torah & Culture incorporating multiple offerings
Custom retreats, leadership workshops, or community-wide learning events
“An inspiring and reflective spiritual journey.”
— Stroum JCC - Seattle, WA (2024)