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Rahel: Credentials

Interview with Rahel

Wonderful interview with Rahel by Joe Smiga for his show: Living Your Passion. On the air on July 1, 2008. Used with permission.
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=37852587

Organizations

MATCHBOOK: Rahel is an approved artist and artist eligible for the NEST GRANT PROGRAM. Nonprofit organizations outside her home state (NH) that hire her can apply for grant funding that may cover up to 50% of the artist fee for public performances. Go to Rahel's artist profile and click on the NEST icon to learn more! http://matchbook.org/ArtistProfile1.aspx?ProfileId=2749

NH STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS: www.nh.gov/nharts
Rahel is an approved member of this wonderful organization that can help with funding and projects. She is listed under two categories below. Contact the Council for more information.
1. Arts in Health Care Listing
2. Traditional Arts & Folklife Listing

NEW HAMPSHIRE JEWISH ART CONNECTIONS: Rahel is a member of this collaborative of very talented NH artists. http://www.nhjewishartconnections.com

Awards

2003: Shem Tov Award; For dedication and committment in strengthening the New Hampshire Jewish Community - presented by the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire www.jewishnh.org

1996 and 1997: AACI English Songwriting Competition; 2nd Place - Presented by the Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel www.aaci.org.il

Professional Resume

Rahel’s extensive 30+ year career has found her performing music in a variety of musical ensembles, groups, bands and combos, and setting up non-profit organizations in support of music, movement and the arts for people of all ages, from six-week old infants to seniors. Since 1997, Rahel has been engaged in the study and practice of music as a unique and powerful form of energy medicine that supports mind-body-spirit healing and transformation. She serves musically in therapeutic settings including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, senior residences, hospices, and special needs facilities; and facilitates meditative, experiential, and interactive concerts, programs, and sessions at retreats, conferences, educational facilities, a variety of health-related environments, and faith and interfaith communities in the USA and abroad. Rahel’s music inspires, uplifts, and adds a level of truth and sophistication that is unavailable otherwise.

1976 - current: Rahel Music
Musical Performances, Projects, Recordings, Collaborations, Education, Healing Services www.rahelmusic.com

2008: The Healing Arts Initiative: Artist Training in Arts and Healing, Director: Patricia Pedreira; www.artsandhealing.net

2006: Greater Nashua Interfaith Hospitality Network: Help for the Homeless www.gnihn.org

2005: Hospice Education Program; Souhegan Home Health & Hospice, Amherst, NH Director: Tanya Prather; www.hhhc.org

2004: Music for Healing & Transition Program at the Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH Director: Peggy Fedor; www.mhtp.org

2001: Orff Schulwerk Level 1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orff_Schulwerk

2000: New Hampshire Dept. of Ed.; Music K-12 http://www.ed.state.nh.us/education/

1999: The Kinesiology Connection, Lexington, MA Brain Gym I Director: Bonnie Hershey www.kinesiologyconnection.com

1999: New England School of Acupuncture: Qigong: Level I Teacher: Peter Wayne; www.nesa.edu

1998: Rivier College Early Childhood Center: Movement and Dance with Young Children Teacher: Anne Lief Barlin; www.movement-education.org/bio_barlin.html

1997: The Voice of Light, Tel Aviv, Israel Vocal Energy
Director: Astar Shamir www.voice-healing.com

1997: The Israeli Society of Psycho-Cybernetics: Natural Healing Training in Reiki I Teacher: Dr. Haim Oron; www.find-help.us/palmtherapist-haimoron.html

1995: Listen Like Learn Association (Canada/Israel) – Certification to train teachers: Directors: Mary Ann Dunn & Maureen Wood http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0000628

1994: The Israeli Center for Early Development: Certification: English for Young Children Director: Helen Doron; www.helendoron.com

1992-1995: Tofa'ah & Tof Miriam: United Women Artists in Israel: Co-founder, Non-Profit Org.: Produced Three Annual festivals supporting women in the Arts. Other duties: Bookkeeping, PR, translating, secretarial, and fundraising www.tofaah.com

1989-1991: Listen LIke Learn Association: President of the Israel Branch in cooperation with Barbara Cass-Beggs z"l - Music Classes for Infants to 3 yrs. with parents, meetings, seminars, song swaps, mini-events, memorial for founder, Barbara Cass-Beggs http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0000628

1989-1990: Ann's House: Founder & Director; Pre-school for ages 1.5-2.5 yrs., Enrichment Programs for all ages www.rahelmusic.com

1988: Listen Like Learn Association (Canada/Israel) Certification Music for Babies and Young Children (birth – 7 yrs) - Director: Barbara Cass Beggs z”l: www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0000628

1986: Levinsky Teachers College, Tel Aviv Israel: Eurhythmics: www.levinsky.ac.il

1982: Empire State College (S.U.N.Y.); B.Sc. in the Arts:
Musical & Theater Arts for Children - www.esc.edu

1976: Festival of Fools, Amsterdam, Netherlands Clowning and Theater Arts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festival_of_Fools; www.foolsfestival.com

1975: New England School for Pediatts, 67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116 Diploma Director: Peggy M. Murphy; www.fordfound.org/archives/searchresults?Pediatts

1972: Lexington High, MA; Diploma, Certification Early Childhood Ed. Aide
http://lhs.lexingtonma.org/

References

Spirituality

1) Congregation Betenu, Amherst, NH Rabbi Joshua Segal www.betenu.org;
2) Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry, NH Rabbi Louis Rieser www.etzhayim.org;
3) Temple Ahavat Achim, Gloucester, MA Rabbi Shmuel Barth www.taagloucester.org;
4) Temple Emmanuel, Wakefield, MA Rabbi Mark Newton www.templeemmanuelwakefield.org
5) Lubavitch of New Hampshire, Manchester, NH Rabbi Levi Krinsky www.lubavitchnh.com
6) Milford Congregational Church Rev. Dr. Sheila Rubdi, Pastor; www.firstccmnh.org
7) United Methodist Church Rev. Thomas M. Getchell-Lacey www.milfordnh.com/church.htm#METHODIST
8) Rev. Stephanie Rutt; Tree of Life Interfaith Fellowship www.tolinterfaithfellowship.org/yogawelcome.html
9) Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen www.mgol.org
10) Jim McClure www.betsysfolly.com

Musicians & Venues

1) Jacob's Ladder International Folk Festival; Menachem & Yehudit Vinograd www.jlfestival.com
2) Tzora Folk Club; Judy & Lynn Lewis www.geocities.com/tzorafolk/
3) Mariposa Museum www.mariposamuseum.org
4) CAJE www.caje.org
5) National Havurah Committee www.havurah.org
6) Sam Glaser www.samglaser.com
7) Mikial Robertson www.mikialrobertson.com
8) Amy Conley www.amyconley.com
9) Ruby Harris www.rubyharrismusic.com
10) Yonatan Miller www.myspace.com/yonatanmiller
11) Shay Tochner www.myspace.com/shaytochnerandfriends
12) Steve Blunt www.steveblunt.com
13) Jane Fallon www.janefallon.com