MELAVEH MALKAH with Jacob's Ladder (series)

Join us on a monthly Saturday for an unforgettable evening of music and celebration at Congregation Kehillath Israel. Jacob's Ladder will perform live, bringing their unique blend of Jewish and roots/Americana music, with soulful melodies and catchy rhythms. Get ready to listen, dance, sing along, and have a great time with friends and family.

Melaveh Malkah, literally translated to “Escorting The Queen”, is the Hebrew term for the transitional moment from the experience and prominence of our “Shabbat Queen” into the weekday. One of the leading Jewish mystics, 16th century Isaac Luria states that the soul of Shabbat doesn’t depart until the closing of the Melaveh Malkah meal. In the spirit of this tradition, Jacob’s Ladder leads the community in one final soul clinging musical gathering as we say goodbye to Shabbat with a familiar kavannah (intention) reminiscent of its grand welcoming. Experience the magic of the musical energy and soul-clenching melodies, and feel the presence of community, new and old friends, and deep Jewish connection.

Doors Open at 7 pm for light refreshments and socializing, music at 7:30 pm.

October 28th: In partnership with Moishe House Cambridge.

Jacob's Ladder is an internationally touring band seeking to push the boundaries of contemporary Jewish music and traditional American Roots music through Jewish communal singing and prayer. In melding these two identities, they tell their musical story through Eastern European Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jewish traditions, but also through their American heritage and its influence on their unique musical style. Their debut album “Beit El”, explores genre-bending across choral and cantorial traditions finding their way into communal prayer, rock, West-African styles, bluegrass, and American folk song. Jacob’s Ladder has been traveling coast to coast, highlighted by their first Bay Area tour followed by Toronto debut as part of the Ashkenazfest Summer Concert Series in 2023.

Host or Publisher Congregation Kehillath Israel