Heather Hoopes Seid
Caring for Your Spiritual Needs
As a Cantorial Soloist, Heather Hoopes Seid serves the many diverse needs of her community. She is a teacher, guide, and is always there to listen.
She will be graduating from the Academy for Jewish Religion California in 2023 with a Master's in Sacred Jewish Music and Smicha as a Cantor.
She is collects Yadayim and Jewish Hymnals and is currently singing through the 1914 Union Hymnal with Cantor, Cantorial Soloists, and singers from all over the country.
Get to Know Heather Hoopes Seid
Heather is a well known Cantorial Soloist based in California. With a Bachelor's of Music from Boston University's School of Music she sings all musical styles from folk to opera.
Where in the World is Heather
Upcoming Events
Congregation Beth Israel, Flint Michigan
High Holidays, 2021
The history of Congregation Beth Israel dates back to the 1880’s and is the first permanent Jewish community in Flint, MI.
Heather will join with Rabbi Emily Holtzman to lead Rosh Hashanah, Shabbat Shuva, and Yom Kippur services.
Ner Tamid Synagogue
2020-2021
Ner Tamid of Poway, California is a progressive Conservative synagogue - egalitarian, innovative, inclusive, and welcoming - affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. We connect Jews to Torah and to each other, building Jewish community and identity in North County San Diego for over 30 years.
Heather will serve Ner Tamid Synagogue as Cantorial Intern for the 2020-2021 school year.
1914 Union Hymnal Project
Ongoing Project
Find it on any of Heather's social Media Platforms! Heather (and some wonderful guests) sing all 4 parts of each of the hymns in the 1914 Union Hymnal in order.
Where in the World has Heather Been
Past Events
Temple Beth El of South Orange County
January 24, 2021
Kol Isha Shabbat Service (KISS), is Temple Beth El of South Orange County’s annual, popular, inspiring, musical, all women-led Shabbat morning service. . Kol isha means both “every women” and “woman’s voice.”
Leading Shochen Ad and Yishtabach
San Diego Master Chorale - American Originals
Spring, 2021
Widely recognized for its exciting, inspiring, and comforting performances, the SD Master Chorale is San Diego’s premier choral ensemble, showcasing more than 100 of the region’s finest singers. The Chorale was founded in 1961, and today continues its artistic ascent, collaborative programming, and community outreach under the leadership of Music Director Dr. John K. Russell.
18 So Cal Cantors - Akdamut
May 13, 2021
Akdamut is a piyyut from the 11th century, attributed to Rabbi Meir ben Yitzhak who lived in the Worms region of the Rhineland (Germany). For this video, eighteen Southern California cantors contributed to recording the ninety lines of Akdamut, using the traditional melody which is said to be a thousand years old.