Michael closes out the year where his Jewish music journey began...his forever home synagogue...Congregation Micah.

Michael joins the clergy team at the historic birthplace of Reform Judaism in America for a weekend filled with music, community, and inspiration.

Michael returns to Grand Rapids to share new music as part of a very special residency with an interfaith focus. Joining remotely from Oslo, Michael’s colleague, Alaa Alshaham, will participate in leading a thoughtful discussion on the current state of Jewish-Muslim relations. Together, they will explore how each of us can play a role in building bridges between these two communities—especially during these challenging times.

Michael will join with cantors and Jewish leaders from around the world for a special week of music and learning and the 87th Commemoration of Kristallnacht. The week concludes with a gala concert featuring Michael's new song, "You're Still Here," specifically written for the occasion.

Michael returns to his synagogue home to co-lead Shabbat services with the clergy team and share newly commissioned music close to his heart.

Michael returns to PTS to debut the newly commissioned "Shema Koleinu" and join the clergy team to create a brand new Yom Kippur experience.

You are invited to join us for a special Valentine's Day Shabbat Service...

An evening of music with special guests -- in honor of Rabbi Dan Feder.

Join us for a very special Shabbat in honor of the 18th Anniversary of the installation of Rabbi Dan Feder. To commemorate the occasion -- we will debut a brand new song, Exodus 15:2 -- one of the Rabbi's favorite texts. Please join us for this sacred occasion.

Thrilled to return to PTS to celebrate the 18th anniversary of Rabbi Feder's installation! In honor of this milestone, we’ll debut a brand-new song commissioned especially for the occasion. Michael will join Rabbi Yonah Kliger for a unique Shabbat service on Friday evening, followed by a Saturday morning learning session. The weekend will conclude with Havdallah services and a special Concert and Conversation —sharing the stories behind the music. Michael and Cantor Kliger will perform some of Michael's most beloved Jewish and secular works, offering an intimate glimpse into the inspiration behind the songs.

This workshop will be part masterclass in songwriting and part deep dive into the liturgy, serving as inspiration for the upcoming song commission. Together, we will embark on the creative journey that will ultimately result in a new song honoring the community's new sanctuary.

Shabbat services with Cantor Paul Buch...we will be introducing some new songs in addition to sharing some favorites. And, we will begin selecting the liturgy for the upcoming song commission.

Composer in Residence: Part 1
Michael will participate in Shabbat services and host a songwriting workshop with community members. This collaborative session will kick off the creation of a new song to celebrate the synagogue's grand opening of its new sanctuary later this year.

Songwriting Workshop: a deeper look into the writing of Psalm 98.

Shabbat Services including the debut of Psalm 98, commissioned in honor of the clergy of Kol Shofar.

Composer In Residence. Shabbat services on Friday night -including the debut of a brand new Shiru L'adonai. Concert and Conversation Saturday - the stories behind the songs. Michael will lead an interactive concert featuring songs from his Jewish music catalogue and pop catalogue - featuring special guests!

Five days of music, learning, and community.

Michael returns to where his Jewish music career began! Join Michael, along with Cantor Goldberg, and the Rabbis Rice for an uplifting, inspiring, and musical Shabbat service. Enjoy familiar favorites and discover a few exciting new songs along the way!

The Pursuit Of Harmony returns to Grand Rapids to continue the unlikely journey of an improbable friendship between a Jewish American and a Muslim Palestinian -- through song.