In 2020, we were all thinking about COVID-19 and everyone suffering from it. I wanted to draw from the traditional text of the Mi Shebeirach prayer…

I wrote this song to all those facing a leap into the unknown, to remind them (and myself) that all we can do is bring our best efforts and intentions to each moment.

Restless Heart pushed forward the vision I first articulated with In Pursuit — Jewish worship music reimagined for a secular setting.

In Pursuit was the culmination of many years’ dreaming and crafting a new vision of Jewish music.

The text of the Priestly Benediction comes from Numbers 6, and God asks Moses to use that famous formula to bless the people.

I was at a Ben Folds concert on South Street in Philly, reveling in the storytelling skill of his music, when a line popped into my head: “You are the book…”

I wrote this in honor of my dear friend Monika’s wedding.

I wanted to bring out the joy and awe of the psalm text, heightened by the harmony and power of a choir.

When I discovered it, I was confused why we would bless the “years” every day, but I realized that it teaches us to treat every day as an opportunity to begin again.