ABOUT THE CHANTED TORAH
The realization that one can help make other's Jewish practices more accessible is a powerful one. By embarking on this recording journey, Jacob is able to fulfill that realization, and make an impact on others. Meticulously studied, rehearsed, and chanted from beginning to end, Jacob has taken every effort to ensure that this aural Torah is spoken with accurate pronunciations, emphasis, and trope. His hope is for this to be useful for cantors and rabbis, teachers and b’nai mitzvahs, congregations, meditations, Jews and non-Jews. Ultimately, a project like this one is Jacob’s very personal commitment and contribution to preserving our own tradition from generation to generation.
Because there isn’t a halakha established that could be followed for this type of work, he’s partnered with the Cantors Assembly, the international association of hazzanim for the Conservative Jewish movement (i.e. the experts). Together, they’ve discussed every exception and edge case, and proof-listened to every chanted verse. However, it’s still possible some errors have slipped past us. If one does discover an error in any of these recordings, please contact Jacob.
ABOUT JACOB
Projects like this one require a strong vision, deep dedication, and distinct level of passion to make it to the end. Jacob has all of these things, plus a music degree from The Ohio State University, a career in audiobook narration and production, and strong roots in his Minneapolis Jewish community. Whether it was his early Jewish day school education, weekly Friday night family dinners, or his hometown congregation, Judaism has remained a core part of Jacob’s life. He has found great meaning in this project, which has given him a unique sense of motivation and purpose that can only be found when you really truly love what you are doing.
