About

Sam Tygiel is a musician, prayer leader, myth-weaver and rabbinical student who draws on the rich narrative and musical traditions of Judaism to create emotional openings for people to discover connection, curiosity and healing. Jewish myth becomes real through communal prayer and Sam uses nigunim, nusach and mythological imagery to animate the rich music drama that underlies Jewish liturgy. His teaching and storytelling employs unusual and forgotten Jewish narratives to illuminate the treasure trove of Jewish mythology and expand notions of what is normative, permissible, and possible within contemporary Judaism.

 Through stories and music, Sam uplifts communities and individuals while encouraging them to confront the parts of Judaism and the parts of themselves that feel wild, messy and scary. By not turning away from discomfort and confusion, Sam believes communities and individuals can find new, stronger ways to connect with Judaism and with each other.