Saratoga Jewish Community Arts Brings“Songs of Light and Hope” to Clifton Park Dec. 9

CLIFTON PARK — Saratoga Jewish Community Arts brings Songs of Light and Hope: A Chanukah Concert and Sing-along to Congregation Beth Shalom in Clifton Park, 688 Clifton Park Center Road.

Rabbi Jonathan Kligler, on guitar, will be joined by Rabbi Zoe Zak on accordion and keyboard, and Robert Bard on stand-up bass, for a joyous evening of song to celebrate the Festival of Lights at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. 

Rabbi Kligler has been playing his guitar and leading people in song since his camp counselor days. He recently retired after 34 years serving as the spiritual leader of Kehillat Lev Shalem – the Woodstock Jewish Congregation, in Woodstock, New York.

Bassist Robert Bard began his career playing music on the streets and in the clubs of New York City. He graduated from Columbia University in 1981 and studied at Mannes School of Music. He worked for 15 years as a composer and music director for CBS-TV, where he was nominated for eight Emmy Awards. 

Rabbi Zoe B. Zak has served as the spiritual leader of Temple Israel of Catskill since 2012. She came to the rabbinate after an accomplished musical career and has brought her musical gifts to her congregation. 

Registration is required at sjca.sjcf@gmail.com  A $10 donation is requested.