Rockville Synagogue’s Concert in April to Feature Local Performer

Two exciting local musical groups will perform at Tikvat Israel Congregation’s annual concert on April 15. Performers are the Seth Kibel Klezmer Band and Rak Shalom, the University of Maryland’s Jewish a cappella singers.

The 7 p.m. concert, presented by Cantor Rochelle Helzner, will feature an array of klezmer, Hebrew and popular music.

Tickets will be $25 in advance (available by contacting the synagogue at 301-762-7338) or $30 at the door.

Tikvat Israel is located at 2200 Baltimore Road, Rockville.

Kibel is a woodwind specialist, working with some of the best bands in jazz, swing and klezmer and recording several record albums. He performs on saxophone, clarinet and flute.

Founded in 2005 at the University of Maryland, Rak Shalom is one of the most dynamic groups in Jewish a cappella. Its diverse repertoire spans American and Israeli pop to traditional Jewish melodies.

Further information: Contact the Tikvat Israel office at office@tikvatisrael.org or 301-762-7338 or visit www.tikvatisrael.org/concert