Neranenah

Neranenah means "come together and sing" in Hebrew, and that's the whole idea. We're a cultural arts series rooted in Jewish music and tradition, bringing people from every background together through music, performance, and storytelling. 🎶

We honor tradition without being bound by it, and there's a seat for everyone. Follow along for concerts, stories, and the artists who shape Jewish music past and present.

We’re thrilled to announce our next four programs of our 2026-2027 season! 🎶

🎹 Nov 14 | Harry Connick Jr in conversation with Joe Alterman about his new book, Babe: Elaboratio, a tribute to his mother. Part of the MJCCA Book Festival at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta - MJCCA.

🤠 Dec 3 | Texas singer-songwriter Joe Buchanan shares his journey into Judaism through country music at The Weber School.

🎬 Apr 25 | Svetlana Music “Night at the Movies” brings a century of film songs, from Hollywood to Moscow, to the MJCCA.

🎷 Jun 12 | Celebrating Blue Note Records tells the story of the two Jewish refugees behind the legendary jazz label, at City Springs Studio Theater.

Tickets are available now: https://neranenaharts.org/tickets

Back-to-back! Last month, Noah Wyle won his second consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch in The Pitt. A big moment for a Jewish artist and for Jewish representation on screen. Congratulations, Noah!

This week's Jewish Artist of the Week is Leonard Cohen (1934-2016), poet, singer-songwriter, and novelist. 🎶

Cohen's work moved easily between the sacred and the secular, and "Who By Fire" is a perfect example. It draws on Unetaneh Tokef, the prayer recited during the High Holidays, and turns it into one of the most haunting songs in his catalog. A fitting listen as we close out this season. 🎧

Mazel tov to Georgian-Israeli composer Hana Ajiashvili, named a 2026 Azrieli Prize for Jewish Music laureate for her new composition, Riddle. The piece takes on persecution, memory, and resilience through a contemporary lens, and it's exactly the kind of work that shows how Jewish music keeps evolving. Congratulations, Hana!

Meet this week's Jewish Artist of the Week: Shalom Hanoch, singer-songwriter, composer, and guitarist, and one of the architects of Israeli rock. 🎶

Hanoch took rock and roll and made it speak Hebrew, blending it with poetry and sharp social commentary. "Mehakim LaMashiach" (Waiting for the Messiah) is a great place to start if he's new to you. Generations of Israeli musicians have followed his lead.

Chag sameach from all of us at Neranenah!

In ancient Jerusalem, the celebrations at the Temple were packed with music: flutes, harps, cymbals, and lyres filling the courtyards late into the night. Swipe to meet the instruments behind one of the most joyful festivals of the year.

Shanah Tovah from Neranenah! 🍎🍯

May the new year bring sweetness, joy, meaningful connection and plenty of music to fill our lives. Wishing our community a happy, healthy and peaceful Rosh Hashanah.

Music, culture and connection come together at Neranenah. From live performances to meaningful conversations, we create experiences that celebrate Jewish stories, artists and community. 🎶✨

In this program of travel-inspired songs, vocalist Naama Gheber invites audiences on a musical journey through the emotions of the road. From the excitement of departure to the quiet moments of longing that arise far from home, the music captures the anticipation, wonder, and vulnerability that come with exploring the world. Through beloved songs and intimate storytelling, each piece becomes a small destination along the way. She'll be accompanied by Joe and his talented trio.

Get tickets: https://neranenaharts.org/tickets