Music carries memory, spirituality, and the stories of a people. In this musical storytelling session, cellist Laura Melnicoff explores how Jewish identity and lived experience find expression through sound, repertoire, and performance. Composer Michael Boumendil will offer a creative lens on how sound shapes emotion, memory, and cultural meaning. The session will weave performance, narrative, and dialogue — offering a concert-style experience that brings Jewish themes to life through music.

Presenter Bios
Laura Melnicoff is a classical cellist and educator performing across the US and Europe, known for blending Jewish heritage with contemporary musical language.
Michael Boumendil is a composer, and founder of  Sixième Son, specializing in sonic identity and the emotional power of sound.

Art & Soul is a three-part creative series featuring contemporary Jewish artists exploring how Judaism, spirituality, and creative practice inform one another.