New Moon Rising brings together three of the most dynamic and creative voices in Jewish music—Elana Arian, Deborah Sacks Mintz, and Chava Mirel—and the results are pure magic. A trio of female powerhouses, New Moon Rising embodies the best that musical collaboration can be – a soulful oasis of rich harmonies, deep friendship, and joy.

Concert Set:

The Other Side of Fear, by Elana Arian (Gesher Tzar Meod: Likutei Moharan 48, Rebbe Nachman of Bretzlov)
Dodi Li, by Deborah Sacks Mintz (Song of Songs 6:3, 6:9, 2:10, 2:2, 1:15)
What If, by Chava Mirel Sunrise Nigun, by Deborah Sacks Mintz
Oseh Shalom, by Elana Arian (Liturgy, originally from Job 25:2) 

The SECRET CHORD CONCERTS series aims to inspire in people of all backgrounds a greater appreciation for the diversity and richness of Jewish contributions to American culture and society. The performances and artists represent a diverse spectrum of styles, heritages, histories, and experiences.

Credits: Presented by The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia and the Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Coproduced by Daniel Samuels and Lorry Black. All video and audio recorded and edited for this episode by Mageworks Productions.