 Chaia has over eighteen years of experience as a Jewish entertainer. Her passion for Judaism provides the foundation of her work as a performer. In addition to her clear toned, uplifting and highly spirited vocal talents, Chaia loves to teach moral values and personally reflective themes through the beauty of music.
As a lay cantor or primary facilitator at intergenerational family services, Chaia helps all age groups discover personal inspirations in the liturgical text. Through her multi-faceted and heartwarming techniques, Chaia explores a combination of both silly and genuine interpretations to help her audience reflect on the thoughts and ideas
behind the words.
 As a song leader, Chaia encourages people of all age groups and levels of musical awareness to become actively engaged in the educational spirit of each song. As a storyteller, Chaia uses drama, rhythm and musical props to teach her audience how to apply the stories and songs’ moral values to their individual lives.
Chaia has performed as a Jazz singer on both television and radio programs. She has also performed at hundreds of life cycle celebrations with her guitar, band or acapella. Chaia currently serves as a lay cantor, family service facilitator and Jewish music teacher at various synagogues throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to leading educational workshops, Chaia is frequently a keynote speaker and featured performer at national conferences.
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