Dear Robb and Vicki,

Mazal Tov on this truly well-deserved honor!
My journey in Jewish music began as a teen in HaZamir, and it was there that I first discovered my passion for conducting. While I had the privilege of leading the Ashkelon chapter for three years, it is through your immense generosity toward the JCCI that my dream of professional growth has truly become a reality.
Thank you for your vision and kindness,

for investing in my future and for ensuring the music of our people continues L'dor V'dor.

With deep gratitude,
Shani Chamovitz

Dear Robb and Vicki,

 

I will always be so grateful to you both for enabling the creation of this marvelous program.
In the world of music, it is so essential to keep growing and keep learning- yet there are many educational opportunities which are financially (or otherwise) inaccessible to someone like myself paying the rent with music-making. For me to have access to this one-of-a-kind program with such a one-of-a-kind mentor has refined my skillset considerably as a musical interpreter, allowed me to attempt challenging work opportunities I never could have considered otherwise, and ensured that no matter where I go in the world of music, Jewish music will always be a part of it. It's also sparked my imagination and given me both a real sense of purpose and practical toolkit for our shared responsibility to preserve our vibrant and unique Jewish choral tradition.  Thank you!

Fondly,  Abram Foster

 

Dear Robb and Vicki,

Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor! Through the creation of the Jewish Choral Conducting Institute, you have profoundly impacted my life and the lives of so many of my colleagues, while helping to secure a vibrant future for Jewish choral music at the highest level.

We are deeply grateful for your vision, generosity, and unwavering commitment. It is a privilege to celebrate you and honor you on the stage of David Geffen Hall.

In Song,
Joshua Gonzalez

Dear Robb and Vicki, 

 

It feels almost impossible to put into words what this experience meant to me. Because of your generosity and vision, we were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: two extraordinary years of growth, learning, and profound musical inspiration. 

What began as your commitment to the Jewish Choral Conducting Institute and Zamir Choral Foundation became, for me, the fulfillment of a long-held dream. During this program, I grew not only as a musician but also as a human being.  I felt myself deepen, expand, and aspire to higher heights. The knowledge, the artistic insight, and the inspiration I received are gifts I will carry with me for the rest of my life.  

Thank you for believing in the next generation of Jewish musicians, for investing in our growth, and for making transformative experiences like this possible. Thank you for making it possible for the beautiful Jewish musical voice to continue sounding- resonating across generations and filling hearts with spirit, memory, and hope. 

Your impact reaches far beyond those two years- it shapes who we become.

 

With heartfelt gratitude,  Nitzan Tzyon Shohaam

 

Mazal tov to

Cantor Robert & Rabbi Vicki Lieberman

as you receive this year's Kinor David Award. Your unwavering devotion to nurturing Jewish identity through music and education has strengthened our communities and continues to enrich the lives of countless families.

 

Thank you to Vivian Lazar for her leadership and dedication to excellence, and to all the conductors, lay leaders and staff for all of their efforts on behalf of the HaZamir singers and alumni.

 

Congratulations to Maestro Matthew Lazar, whose visionary artistry continues to elevate Jewish choral music on the world stage.

 

Vicki and Robb,

 

Thank you for making Mati's vision of a

Jewish Choral Conducting Institute a reality!

 

I've sat in on their classes/rehearsals and the incredible instruction and knowledge that is being shared with the conductors is voluminous.

 

They and the Jewish choral movement are

SO lucky to have your support!

 

And thank you to our illustrious Gala Co-chairs who have lent their names and support to honor Vicki and Robb and

the Zamir Choral Foundation!

 

Bobbie Sue Daitch and David Landau

 

Mazel Tov to our honorees

Cantor Robert  and Rabbi Vicki Lieberman -

Thank you for the amazing gift you've given to the Jewish choral community through funding the JCCI, enabling the training of our next generation of conductors.

 

Robb - it's great to reconnect with you after having sung together in the Zamir Chorale when you were in cantorial school!

 

And of course, a huge thank you Vivian and Mati and the staff in the national office, for your tireless efforts and commitment to HaZamir and to the Zamir Choral Foundation's mission, and to your support of our work in Israel during these difficult times.

 

Freddie Brooks