Messianic Performing Arts Center

The Messianic Performing Arts Center!

Jeremiah & Wendy Ginsberg had a vision to establish The Messianic Performing Arts Center of South Florida to present first class concerts and cultural events as outreaches to the Jewish people. Gala concerts have been held at Mishkan David Messianic Congregation.

The premiere Concerts featuring Esther Simkin, world-class Soprano, were held March 31 & April 1, 2001 to rave reviews by those in attendance.

The Showcase Performances of the award-winning musical, "Mendel & Moses," on October 26, 2002 and "Rabboni" on October 27, 2002 were outstanding. The cast featured Stephen Len White from the International Tour of "Phantom of the Opera," Denny Hollowell (Core Tenor with The Virginia Symphony), Broadway Veteran George Comtois, Messianic recording artist Jamie Ellen Schwartz, Esther Simkin, and Jeremiah & Wendy Ginsberg. See the Poster!

If we had our own building in which to house The Messianic Performing Arts Center, we would present Gala Events year-round.

Previous Guest Artists included Samuel de Palma-Levy, international opera bass-baritone, and Denny Hollowell, core Tenor with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. To hear him sing one of Jeremiah's songs recorded live in New York, click on Music, then on "A New Covenant." You'll be blessed!

FOR INFO, CALL: Jeremiah Ginsberg at (954) 722-1719.

Esther Simkin & Jeremiah Ginsberg
(with a beard which has since been shaved off!)
April 1, 2001
The Messianic Performing Arts Center
at Congregation Mishkan David

Jeremiah Ginsberg at the keyboard

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History of Concerts

Saturday, March 31, 2001 at 8:00 PM: Premier Gala Concert with Soprano Esther Simkin performing the Messianic music of Jeremiah Ginsberg, with the Composer at the keyboard! This concert initiates the creation of our Messianic Performing Arts Center. Admission is free! All are welcome! Bring a Jewish friend!

Sunday, April 1, 2001 at 8:00 PM: Concert with Esther Simkin at Congregation Mishkan David. See the photos .

April 29, 2001 at 8:00 PM: 2nd Gala Concert with Soprano Esther Simkin performing a new program of the Messianic music of Jeremiah Ginsberg, with the Composer at the keyboard! Come out and support The Messianic Performing Arts Center at Mishkan David Messianic Congregation.

June 16, 2001 at 8:00 PM: Gala Concert with Denny Hollowell, core Tenor with the Virginia Symphony! Performing the Messianic music of Jeremiah Ginsberg, with the Composer at the keyboard! Denny's only performance in South Florida before going on Tour with the Orchestra in Europe!

July 21 & 22, 2001 at 8:00 PM: Gala Concert with Samuel De Palma-Levy, acclaimed bass-baritone, international oper star, performing classic operatic arias, duets with Jamie Ellen Schwartz, and original songs by Jeremiah Ginsberg. Esther Simkin at the piano.

November 17 & 18, 2001 at 8:00 PM: Gala Concert! "Mendel & Moses" Concert Version! featuring Jamie Ellen Schwartz, George Comtois, Jeremiah & Wendy Ginsberg.

February 24, 2002 at 6:00 PM: Gala Concert! Jeremiah Ginsberg and The Messianic Performing Arts Center present "An Evening with Messianic Recording Artist, Jamie Ellen Schwartz!"

April 27, 2002 at 8:00 PM: Gala Concert featuring Graciela Araya, Mezzo-Soprano Superstar from Europe! (Concert with Graciela cancelled due to change in her performance schedule.) "Mendel & Moses" Concert Version instead, with new cast member, Thom Rogers!

September 1, 2002 at 8:00 PM: Gala Concert featuring Esther Simkin in a program of operatic arias.

October 26, 2002 at 8:00 PM: Gala Concert! A showcase performance of "Mendel & Moses!"

October 27, 2002 at 7:00 PM: Gala Concert! A showcase performance of "Rabboni!"