Daphna Venyige Gutman

Daphna Venyige Gutman is a cantorial soloist, prayer leader, and teacher.  She is currently a student in the Davvenen Leadership Training Institute (DLTI) where she learns the art of Jewish communal prayer, leadership, and public ritual.  Daphna works as a cantorial soloist in and around Los Angeles, teaches religious school, and prepares and mentors students for their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. Daphna believes in the power of ancient words and melodies to help guide us to venture into realms of deep emotion, gratitude, connection, spiritual growth, and peace.  

Parpar

Parpar (Hebrew for "butterfly", representing growth and transformation), has been a Jewish Educator and Songleader in Los Angeles for over fifteen years supporting children in discovering, developing, and expressing their Jewish identities and music appreciation. Originally raised in the Los Angeles area and a graduate of UCLA in Ethnomusicology (Jazz, Vocal), Parpar is a professional independent recording and touring songwriter musician, having written, recorded, and independently released over 8 pop albums. Just this past year, Parpar founded Fine Arts Revolution, devising and implementing music and arts wellness programs for unhoused communities and those in transition, inspired by her own unique story. She hopes to add colorful ruach through music to VBS during the High Holy Days this year.

Gitai Vinshtok

Gitai Vinshtok is a musician and songleader born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He believes in the power of music to unite people through difficult times. Gitai can't wait to lift families up in song this High Holy Day season.

Noam Israeli

Noam Israeli is a Los Angeles based drummer, producer and recording artist from Israel. Ever since being young, he has been fascinated with music - trying different instruments until he fell in love with the drums at age 12. Israeli has studied at the Rimon School of Jazz, Israel Conservatory of Music and The Berklee College of Music, from which he graduated with a Masters degree in music performance and production. Through his studies in Berklee, he was a member of the prestigious Berklee Global Jazz Institute, led by virtuoso pianist Danilo Perez. In 2013, Israeli was a finalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Drum Competition, held in Washington DC. Noam Israeli has performed in major festivals and famous venues and halls around the world, and performed with notable musicians such as Danilo Perez, Joe Lovano, Ben Street, Miguel Zenon and others.