HaZamir: The International Jewish Teen Choir is a network of choral chapters across the United States and Israel which provides Jewish teens with a high level choral experience in a Jewish environment. HaZamir transcends boundaries, giving teenagers a valuable and rare trans-denominational experience as an opportunity to forge close bonds and unite in a common goal: music. The mission of HaZamir is to:
Perform at the highest musical standard
Strengthen Jewish identity
Build Pluralistic Jewish community
Facilitate Leadership skills
Forge strong ties to Israel
HaZamir chapters are directed by talented conductors whose devotion to the highest standard of Jewish music-making helps to inspire the next generation of Jewish choral singers. Each week, HaZamir chapters meet to rehearse a shared repertoire before coming together for regional, national and international events where chapters meet, rehearse together, and grow in friendship before the season culminates in the Annual Gala Concert at a major performance venue in New York City. HaZamir Alumni perform at the Gala Concert in their own ensemble and the HaZamir Chamber Choir, HaZamir’s honors choir, performs as a select ensemble. The gala performance, in particular, brings together music, Judaism, community and spirituality in a powerful blend that can be nothing short of life-changing. There are 40+ HaZamir chapters across the United States and Israel!
