Interview of Chazan Basya Schechter by Rabbi David Schuck, Beth El Synagogue Center. This video is the Backstory of Basya’s new song, Al Hanisim, premiered and filmed on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Beth El, 1324 North Avenue, New Rochelle NY. Learn more here: www.bethelnr.org



A presentation of Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El. Learn more here: bethelnr.org/shoreshhalev


This interview is part of our series, Shirei Neshama, Songs of Sacred Time, presenting world premiere performances of new music around Jewish holidays.


Music by Chazan Basya Schechter.
Performed by:
Pharaoh’s Daughter, including Basya Schechter - guitar, lead vocals; Meg Okura - violin, vocals; Daphna Mor - recorders, vocals; Micha Gilad - keyboard; Almog Sharvit - bass; Yuval Lion - percussion. Joined by Cantor Gaby Schvartz, Beth El Synagogue Center; Jack Klebanow, Music Director, Shoresh Halev Center for Jewish Music at Beth El.


Video: Shmulie Lowenstein
Sound: Michal Olownia, mixed by Daniel Freedman