This Friday, Jewish Life Television network will debut its newest show, Music City USA Shabbat, featuring our very own Cantor Josh Goldberg and a cameo by Rabbi Flip Rice!
Catch it at 9pm Central on Channel 481, or go to https://www.jltv.tv/watch
Find the Full Press Release and photos Below!
JEWISH LIFE TELEVISION TO PREMIERE
MUSIC CITY USA SHABBAT
FROM CONGREGATION MICAH IN BRENTWOOD, TN WITH CANTOR JOSH GOLDBERG
Friday, June 28, 2024, 6:00PM CT and 9:00PM CT
For Immediate Release, June 24, 2024 (Los Angeles, CA): When the world shut down as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Jewish Life Television/JLTV heard from its large North American audience that they were yearning for spiritual support during these difficult days. The network’s Jewish viewers who regularly attended in person Friday Night Shabbat services were unable to turn to their local synagogues for that spiritual support.
Working with Rabbi Mark Blazer, Executive Director of the Jewish Life Foundation (JLF), JLTV launched a one-hour Friday Night Shabbat Service, which immediately became popular, interestingly with both Jewish and non-Jewish viewers. Jewish viewer Barbara G. said, “My husband and I especially enjoy the Shabbat services.” Non-Jewish viewer John B. commented, “Although my religion is other than Jewish, the Friday Evening Shabbat is a Blessing that surpasses any other religious program.”
Because the Shabbat Services were so well-received, JLTV decided to continue working with the JLF as the pandemic lifted and Friday Night Shabbat Services have remained a mainstay on the network, airing at 7:00PM ET and 10:00PM ET.
Moreover, Rabbi Blazer decided to take Shabbat Services on the road, working with spiritual leaders from around the nation, including in Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Phoenix, San Francisco – and now Music City U.S.A., Nashville, Tennessee. “When we were presented with the opportunity to produce a Shabbat Service in one of the nation’s most historic, iconic cities for music, we could not pass up this chance,” said Rabbi Blazer. “And believe me, this Shabbat Service does not disappoint.”
Cantor Josh Goldberg of Congregation Micah in Brentwood, Tennessee, heads up JLTV’s Music City U.S.A. Shabbat Service, premiering Friday, June 28, 2024, 6:00PM CT and 9:00PM CT. “I am thrilled to be partnering with JLTV on Music City USA Shabbat. We put together a wonderful group of musicians, engineers and videographers to bring JLTV viewers the most cutting edge shabbat-from-home experience possible. All the melodies we recorded are ones that I have written over the years—my own modern spin on our centuries-old liturgy,” said Cantor Goldberg.
In addition to Cantor Josh Goldberg, performing on Music City USA Shabbat are Josh Alterman (Keyboard), Brett Fromson (Vocals, Harmonica, Mandolin), Melissa Greene (Vocals), Amber
Ikeman (Vocals), Nioshi Jackson (Drums), Rabbi Phillip “Flip” Rice (Spoken Word), Russell Somer (Electric Bass), and Camden West (Electric Guitar).
For more information, imagery and/or interviews, please contact JLTV’s Brad Pomerance at brad@jltv.tv or 310/266-4437.
About JLTV
Jewish Life Television/JLTV is North America’s largest and most robust 24-7, English language, Jewish-themed television network. More cultural than religious, JLTV is available in over 50 million homes through both traditional (Charter/Spectrum, Comcast/Xfinity, Cox, DirecTV, NCTC) and non-traditional (Amazon Freevee, Local Now, Roku, Xumo) video providers. To find JLTV’s channel position in any community, please sign onto www.jltv.tv/channels.
About Cantor Josh Goldberg
Josh Goldberg is an accomplished vocalist, prolific songwriter, music producer, filmmaker, and ordained Cantor. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Josh moved to Los Angeles for his undergraduate and graduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Music in Popular Music Studies from the University of Southern California and a Master of Sacred Music and Cantorial smicha (ordination) from the Academy of Jewish Religion, CA. Josh now serves as Cantor and Music Director at Congregation Micah in Greater Nashville, TN.
About Congregation Micah
Congregation Micah, located in Brentwood, Tennessee, is an inclusive, innovative synagogue exploring and celebrating Jewish life, and committed to building community and repairing the world. Congregation Micah is affiliated with the Union of Reform Judaism, a part of the Judaism’s Reform movement.
