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Chor der jüdischen Gemeinde Berlin, also known as the Jewish Community Choir of Berlin, is a classical music ensemble that has been active since the early 1990s. The choir is composed of members of the Jewish community in Berlin, and its repertoire includes both traditional Jewish music and classical choral works. The choir was founded in 1992 by Cantor Isaac Sheffer, who served as its conductor until his death in 2013. Sheffer was a renowned cantor and musician who had previously served as the cantor of the Park Avenue Synagogue in New York City. He was also a composer and arranger of Jewish music, and his works have been performed by choirs and orchestras around the world. Under Sheffer's leadership, the Chor der jüdischen Gemeinde Berlin quickly established itself as one of the premier Jewish choirs in Europe. The choir's performances were marked by their emotional intensity and their commitment to preserving the traditions of Jewish music. Sheffer was known for his ability to bring out the best in his singers, and his passion for music was infectious. One of the highlights of the choir's early years was its performance at the 1995 Berlin Jewish Culture Festival. The festival was a celebration of Jewish culture and history, and the choir's performance was a powerful reminder of the resilience and vitality of Jewish music. The choir's performance was widely praised, and it helped to establish the choir as a major force in the world of Jewish music. Over the years, the Chor der jüdischen Gemeinde Berlin has performed at a number of prestigious venues and events. In 2000, the choir performed at the opening ceremony of the Jewish Museum Berlin, a major cultural institution that celebrates the history and culture of the Jewish people. The choir's performance was a fitting tribute to the museum's mission, and it helped to establish the choir as a cultural ambassador for the Jewish community in Berlin. In 2005, the choir performed at the Berlin Philharmonic, one of the most prestigious concert halls in the world. The concert was a celebration of Jewish music, and it featured a number of traditional Jewish songs as well as classical choral works. The concert was a major success, and it helped to cement the choir's reputation as one of the premier Jewish choirs in Europe. In addition to its performances, the Chor der jüdischen Gemeinde Berlin has also received a number of awards and honors over the years. In 2003, the choir was awarded the Moses Mendelssohn Prize, a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding contributions to Jewish culture and scholarship. The award was a testament to the choir's commitment to preserving and promoting Jewish music, and it helped to raise the choir's profile both in Germany and abroad. Despite the many challenges that the Jewish community in Berlin has faced over the years, the Chor der jüdischen Gemeinde Berlin has remained a vibrant and vital part of the community. The choir's commitment to preserving the traditions of Jewish music has helped to keep the music alive, and its performances have served as a powerful reminder of the resilience and vitality of the Jewish people. Today, the Chor der jüdischen Gemeinde Berlin continues to perform regularly, both in Berlin and around the world. The choir's current conductor, Regina Yantian, is a talented musician and conductor who has worked tirelessly to continue Sheffer's legacy.

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