Cantor Sheila Nesis

Cantor Sheila Nesis (she/her) grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and moved to New York City in 2007 to join the clergy at Temple Israel in Manhattan. Prior to that, and in partnership with the World Union for Progressive Judaism, she toured the United States performing a repertoire of liturgical Jewish music, tangos and boleros, Ladino songs, and jazz. She also served as cantor and educator for Congregation Kehillah in Scottsdale, AZ, as well as other Reform and Conservative institutions in the Phoenix area.

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What Pregnancy Taught Me About Being a Cantor

Cantor Sheila Nesis

Singing during pregnancy is not without challenges, to say the least. Our bodies go through an amazing transformation during pregnancy, and many of them affect the voice.

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A Letter to My Daughter on Her Many Names

Cantor Sheila Nesis

In Jewish tradition we say that “a good name is better than riches." We hope we gave you names that convey attributes we value and hope to help nurture and develop in you.

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A Letter to My Mother on Her First Yahrzeit

Cantor Sheila Nesis

Psalm 23 is traditionally recited during funerals, shiva visitations, and Yizkor ceremonies. Although this psalm talks about God, I think about it this morning and see it under a completely new light. Today, I think it talks about you.

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