How many of you know our wonderful accompanist, Keith Nash? Keith is a valued member of our congregation, and has been sharing his talents with TKC for 25 years.
Keith had only been in Atlanta for a few months when he met Rabbi Winokur and began playing keyboard for Kehillat Chaim’s High Holy Days services, which were held in the Doubletree Hotel at Perimeter that year. The electronic organ, as well as the cantor, were imported from out of town. Keith remained the Kehillah’s accompanist as the congregation searched for a permanent location. A few years later, our congregation found its home in Roswell, and two years later, I became part of the clergy team. How lucky for me that Keith was already established with Rabbi Winokur, helping me fit in quickly! During the subsequent years, he has served as accompanist for a myriad of B’nei Mitzvah, and 25 years of High Holy Days, Shabbat and Festival services.
A number of years ago, Keith volunteered to chant Torah on Rosh HaShanah morning. His beautiful cantillation, using the High Holy Days trope (mode), has become an annual tradition for us. It is clear when he chants that he understands the meaning of each word.
On Friday evening, February 11, TKC will present a musically festive service honoring our accompanist, Keith Nash, and his 25 years of service to our congregation. Joining our Adult Choir will be members of the choir from Holy Trinity Parish in Decatur, where Keith serves as music director. Please plan to attend, and to stay for the delicious Oneg Shabbat following the service.
B’shirah,
Barbara G. Margulis, Cantor
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