"If they want to know me, tell them to stroll through my collection. I'm in my collection." - Isabella Stewart Gardner; Art Collector
Rahel: Resume
Awards
2003: Shem Tov Award; presented by the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire for dedication and committment in strengthening the New Hampshire Jewish Community. www.jewishnh.org
1996 and 1997: AACI English Songwriting Competition; Presented by the Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel - two-time winner. www.aaci.org.il
1996 and 1997: AACI English Songwriting Competition; Presented by the Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel - two-time winner. www.aaci.org.il
Resume
Rahel's extensive career finds her performing music in a variety of musical ensembles, groups, bands and combos in a variety of settings. She has founded non-profit organizations in support of music, movement and the arts for people of all ages, from six-week old infants to seniors.
Since the year 2000, Rahel has assumed positions as a Songleader/Cantorial Soloist assisting Rabbis in worship and varied spiritual activities, as well as teaching Hebrew & Jewish Studies.
Since 1997, Rahel has been engaged in the study and practice of music as a unique and powerful form of energy medicine that supports mind-body-spirit healing, transformation and transition. More recently she has become immersed in the study of Jewish Healing.
Rahel is an expert on Music Education for Young Children. She conducts workshops and teacher training seminars, and serves as a music education consultant by request.
In addition to performing and teaching, Rahel serves musically in therapeutic settings including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, senior residences, hospices, and special needs facilities; and facilitates meditative, experiential, and interactive concerts, programs, and sessions at retreats, conferences, educational facilities, a variety of health-related environments, and faith and interfaith communities in the USA and abroad.
1976 - current: Rahel Music
Musical Performances, Projects, Recordings, Collaborations, Education, Healing Services www.rahelmusic.com
2008: The Healing Arts Initiative: Artist Training in Arts and Healing, Director: Patricia Pedreira; www.artsandhealing.net
2006: Greater Nashua Interfaith Hospitality Network: Help for the Homeless www.gnihn.org
2005: Hospice Education Program; Souhegan Home Health & Hospice, Amherst, NH Director: Tanya Prather; www.hhhc.org
2004: Music for Healing & Transition Program at the Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH Director: Peggy Fedor; www.mhtp.org
2001: Orff Schulwerk Level 1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orff_Schulwerk
2000: New Hampshire Dept. of Ed.; Music K-12 http://www.ed.state.nh.us/education/
1999: The Kinesiology Connection, Lexington, MA Brain Gym I Director: Bonnie Hershey www.kinesiologyconnection.com
1999: New England School of Acupuncture: Qigong: Level I Teacher: Peter Wayne; www.nesa.edu
1998: Rivier College Early Childhood Center: Movement and Dance with Young Children Teacher: Anne Lief Barlin; www.movement-education.org/bio_barlin.html
1997: The Voice of Light, Tel Aviv, Israel Vocal Energy
Director: Astar Shamir www.voice-healing.com
1997: The Israeli Society of Psycho-Cybernetics: Natural Healing Training in Reiki I Teacher: Dr. Haim Oron; www.find-help.us/palmtherapist-haimoron.html
1995: Listen Like Learn Association (Canada/Israel) – Certification to train teachers: Directors: Mary Ann Dunn & Maureen Wood http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0000628
1994: The Israeli Center for Early Development: Certification: English for Young Children Director: Helen Doron; www.helendoron.com
1992-1995: Tof Miriam: United Women Artists in Israel: Co-founder, Non-Profit Org.: Produced Three Annual festivals supporting women in the Arts. Other duties: Bookkeeping, PR, translating, secretarial, and fundraising www.tofaah.com
1989-1991: Listen LIke Learn Association: President of the Israel Branch in cooperation with Barbara Cass-Beggs z"l - Music Classes for Infants to 3 yrs. with parents, meetings, seminars, song swaps, mini-events, memorial for founder, Barbara Cass-Beggs http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0000628
1989-1990: Ann's House: Founder & Director; Pre-school for ages 1.5-2.5 yrs., Enrichment Programs for all ages www.rahelmusic.com
1988: Listen Like Learn Association (Canada/Israel) Certification Music for Babies and Young Children (birth – 7 yrs) - Director: Barbara Cass Beggs z”l: www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0000628
1986: Levinsky Teachers College, Tel Aviv Israel: Eurhythmics: www.levinsky.ac.il
1982: Empire State College (S.U.N.Y.); B.Sc. in the Arts:
Musical & Theater Arts for Children - www.esc.edu
From 1981: Tofa'ah - Israel's original all-woman band www.tofaah.com
1976: Festival of Fools, Amsterdam, Netherlands Clowning and Theater Arts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festival_of_Fools; www.foolsfestival.com
1975: New England School for Pediatts, 67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116 Diploma Director: Peggy M. Murphy; www.fordfound.org/archives/searchresults?Pediatts
1972: Lexington High, MA; Diploma, Certification Early Childhood Ed. Aide
http://lhs.lexingtonma.org/
Since the year 2000, Rahel has assumed positions as a Songleader/Cantorial Soloist assisting Rabbis in worship and varied spiritual activities, as well as teaching Hebrew & Jewish Studies.
Since 1997, Rahel has been engaged in the study and practice of music as a unique and powerful form of energy medicine that supports mind-body-spirit healing, transformation and transition. More recently she has become immersed in the study of Jewish Healing.
Rahel is an expert on Music Education for Young Children. She conducts workshops and teacher training seminars, and serves as a music education consultant by request.
In addition to performing and teaching, Rahel serves musically in therapeutic settings including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, senior residences, hospices, and special needs facilities; and facilitates meditative, experiential, and interactive concerts, programs, and sessions at retreats, conferences, educational facilities, a variety of health-related environments, and faith and interfaith communities in the USA and abroad.
1976 - current: Rahel Music
Musical Performances, Projects, Recordings, Collaborations, Education, Healing Services www.rahelmusic.com
2008: The Healing Arts Initiative: Artist Training in Arts and Healing, Director: Patricia Pedreira; www.artsandhealing.net
2006: Greater Nashua Interfaith Hospitality Network: Help for the Homeless www.gnihn.org
2005: Hospice Education Program; Souhegan Home Health & Hospice, Amherst, NH Director: Tanya Prather; www.hhhc.org
2004: Music for Healing & Transition Program at the Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH Director: Peggy Fedor; www.mhtp.org
2001: Orff Schulwerk Level 1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orff_Schulwerk
2000: New Hampshire Dept. of Ed.; Music K-12 http://www.ed.state.nh.us/education/
1999: The Kinesiology Connection, Lexington, MA Brain Gym I Director: Bonnie Hershey www.kinesiologyconnection.com
1999: New England School of Acupuncture: Qigong: Level I Teacher: Peter Wayne; www.nesa.edu
1998: Rivier College Early Childhood Center: Movement and Dance with Young Children Teacher: Anne Lief Barlin; www.movement-education.org/bio_barlin.html
1997: The Voice of Light, Tel Aviv, Israel Vocal Energy
Director: Astar Shamir www.voice-healing.com
1997: The Israeli Society of Psycho-Cybernetics: Natural Healing Training in Reiki I Teacher: Dr. Haim Oron; www.find-help.us/palmtherapist-haimoron.html
1995: Listen Like Learn Association (Canada/Israel) – Certification to train teachers: Directors: Mary Ann Dunn & Maureen Wood http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0000628
1994: The Israeli Center for Early Development: Certification: English for Young Children Director: Helen Doron; www.helendoron.com
1992-1995: Tof Miriam: United Women Artists in Israel: Co-founder, Non-Profit Org.: Produced Three Annual festivals supporting women in the Arts. Other duties: Bookkeeping, PR, translating, secretarial, and fundraising www.tofaah.com
1989-1991: Listen LIke Learn Association: President of the Israel Branch in cooperation with Barbara Cass-Beggs z"l - Music Classes for Infants to 3 yrs. with parents, meetings, seminars, song swaps, mini-events, memorial for founder, Barbara Cass-Beggs http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0000628
1989-1990: Ann's House: Founder & Director; Pre-school for ages 1.5-2.5 yrs., Enrichment Programs for all ages www.rahelmusic.com
1988: Listen Like Learn Association (Canada/Israel) Certification Music for Babies and Young Children (birth – 7 yrs) - Director: Barbara Cass Beggs z”l: www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0000628
1986: Levinsky Teachers College, Tel Aviv Israel: Eurhythmics: www.levinsky.ac.il
1982: Empire State College (S.U.N.Y.); B.Sc. in the Arts:
Musical & Theater Arts for Children - www.esc.edu
From 1981: Tofa'ah - Israel's original all-woman band www.tofaah.com
1976: Festival of Fools, Amsterdam, Netherlands Clowning and Theater Arts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festival_of_Fools; www.foolsfestival.com
1975: New England School for Pediatts, 67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116 Diploma Director: Peggy M. Murphy; www.fordfound.org/archives/searchresults?Pediatts
1972: Lexington High, MA; Diploma, Certification Early Childhood Ed. Aide
http://lhs.lexingtonma.org/
Welcome - July, 2011
Shalom - Welcome,
I am so happy you have come to my website. This website acts as a directory to the many hats I wear - the many facets and sides of RAHEL. Feel free to browse, shop and get to know me. My goal is to spread beautiful music around the globe and to serve musically in a variety of forum. As a musician I am eager to hear from you.
I am so happy you have come to my website. This website acts as a directory to the many hats I wear - the many facets and sides of RAHEL. Feel free to browse, shop and get to know me. My goal is to spread beautiful music around the globe and to serve musically in a variety of forum. As a musician I am eager to hear from you.