Music is my first real love. It’s at the center of everything I do.
As part of the clergy team at Temple Isaiah I have the immense privilege of creating extraordinary and meaningful music with some remarkably talented human beings. Prior to rabbinical school I worked as a cantorial soloist at synagogues and Jewish organizations in Northern California. But long before that, I was super into musical theater in high school (favorite role: Winnifred in Once Upon a Mattress), co-founded UC Davis’ first all-female a cappella group (The Spokes) and sang with multiple rock bands. My dream is to one day front an all-female AC/DC cover band called Girls Got Rhythm.
Here’s a selection of videos from past performances & special projects plus a few studio recordings:
“I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” U2 cover. With Chava Mirel, Kia Sams on piano & Nefesh Band
“You Are Not Alone,” Mavis Staples cover. With Pastor Kelle J. Brown & Rock Shabbat Ensemble
“Both Sides Now,” Joni Mitchell cover. With Kia Sams on piano
“Natural Woman,” Carole King cover. With Kia Sams on piano & Marc Berger on guitar
“At Last,” Etta James cover. With the Fromer and Friends Ensemble at M Bar, Hollywood
PARODIES & MUSIC VIDEOS
“Clergy Girl,” Purim 2024 (with Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills)
“A Ted Lasso Purim,” Temple Isaiah’s Short Film Purim Spiel, 2022
“JEWS: A Tribute to ‘Juice’ by Lizzo,” Purim 2023
“Megillah,” a Purim parody of “Shallow.” With Danny Rubenstein
COVID-ERA COLLABORATIONS
“Turpentine,” a Brandi Carlile cover. Featuring Jaclyn on piano, guitar & vocals.
“One Voice,” composed by Ruth Moody. Featuring Cantor Aviva Marer, Cantor Amanda Edmondson, Rabbi Jaclyn Cohen, Marc Berger & Michael Berg Raunick.
“I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” a U2 Cover. Featuring Marc Berger on guitar, Jaclyn on vocals.
A cover of "Dear Theodosia" from Hamilton: An American Musical. Featuring Jaclyn on vocals, guitar and piano.