High Holy Days HUB

Rob Aronson, High Holy Days Music Coordinator
Rob Aronson is a lifelong TI member who has been bringing his musical talents to the congregation since 2006. Throughout the year, Rob frequently leads the Congregation in song for Shabbat and holiday services. In addition to selecting and orchestrating music for the High Holy Days, Rob works with lay and professional musicians to create a meaningful and uplifting musical experience. Through involvement in annual songleading workshops, Song Leader Boot Camp (SLBC) and Hava Nashira (where he met his wife and singing partner, Julie), Rob has developed his talents for composition and songleading which have brought him national recognition. 

The Ruach Band
The Ruach Band members accompanying the Rabbis at this year's High Holy Days services include guitarist/vocalist Rob Aronson, vocalist Julie Aronson, and cellist Jordan Mandel. Ruach means “spirit”, and they bring spirited, current music to inspire others to lift their own voices and sing along. Rob, Julie, and Jordan are all active Temple Israel members who have been leading joyous musical services, both on monthly Shabbats and on the High Holy Days since 2013. This year, The Ruach Band will also be joined by violinist William Courtney and pianist Zenobia Perry. 

Megan "Miss Megan" Sturdevant
Miss Megan has served as Music Teacher at Temple Israel’s Deutsch Early Childhood Center since 2011 and is a beloved song leader and performer in our Temple community. She also leads our Tot Shabbats and shares musical content online on TI’s social media for all kids and their families to enjoy. This year, Miss Megan will help lead our tot services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur morning. 
 

Musicians by Service
All High Holy Days services
Julie Aronson - vocals 
Rob Aronson - guitar and vocals 
William Courtney - violin 
Jordan Mandel - cello 
Zenobia Perry - piano 

Tot Services
Megan "Miss Megan" Sturdevant