Programs

Sing Unto God (SUG) is committed to creating meaningful programs, workshops, and events that are informed by the needs and input of the community, and built in collaboration with experts in their field. We believe in elevating our colleagues and peers, showcasing new and diverse voices, and in keeping connected to current trends in songleading and worship. 

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Since our launch in January 2022, we have provided opportunities to sing together, to grow as emerging leaders, and to consider new repertoire and ways of prayer. As we have evolved to meet the needs of the community, we have strengthened our focus on teens and young adults, providing them with the skills, resources, and connections they need not just to lead well, but to be an active and valuable part of this community of builders. 

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Our commitment is to support communities (congregations, camps, youth groups, emerging gatherings) who understand the value of singing together and believe that it is central to the success of building safe and spiritual places for Jews to gather. We do not just train leaders of song for their own sake, but are focused on helping communities have access to high level songleaders, and feel positioned to ensure that all their communal singing needs are met, now and into the future.

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We currently offer:​
 

• Hava Nashira is the original Jewish songleader conference, founded in 1992 by Cantor Jeff Klepper and Debbie Friedman z"l. Hava Nashira gathers teachers from across the Jewish world, along with participants who value gathering to share the best thinking about where worship and communal singing can take us together. Save the date for Hava Nashira 2025, back at Camp OSRUI May 18 - 21.​

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• The 2024-2025 National Teen Songleader Fellowship, for teens from any city, incorporating in person training, local mentorship and year long engagement with communities who need communal singing support. Special for this year, we're partnering with NFTY to offer a retreat for songleaders prior to dedicated training.
   

Have an idea for content and learning we could offer? Let us know.