VISION Cantor Bat-Ami Moses’ vision is to elevate people to their own prayer and healing through the languages of music and liturgy intertwined. Her gifts as a spiritual leader, educator, writer, composer, performer and organizer suture hearts and uplift souls.
EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP Cantor Moses has served Temple Israel in Columbus, Ohio since 2012. A native of Los Angeles, she received her investiture from the H.L. Miller Cantorial School of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America with a Masters of Sacred Music in 2007. She also holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theater from Syracuse University and an M.S. Ed. in Museum Education from the Bank Street College of New York.
Before coming to Columbus, she served in several pulpits including the Conservative Synagogue of Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York and the Midway Jewish Center in Syosset, NY. She possesses a strong leadership foothold in both the Conservative and Reform movements serving on the board of the Cantor's Assembly and is also a member of the American Conference of Cantors. She has deepened her learning as a participant in the Institute of Jewish Spirituality's cohort of Rabbis and Cantors.
PERFORMANCES Cantor Moses has been a guest artist, prayer leader and scholar in residence at synagogues throughout the country. She was highlighted in a series called "Creating Soulful Worship," along with Craig Taubman and Joey Wiesenberg, and has performed with other Jewish artists such as Billy Jonas, Dan Nichols, Rick Recht, Rabbi Josh Warshawky, Shira Kline and Israeli Jazz pianist Eden Ladin. She has an extensive theatrical resume performing off-Broadway and regionally, and has produced and performed in many concerts, such as "From Broadway to the Bima," and several benefit concerts for ATZUM, an organization dedicated to pursuing social justice in Israel and EVERYTOWN, Mothers Against Gun Violence.
MUSIC She can be heard on many recordings and CDs such as her cantorial debut album, "Kol Bat-Ami," Temple Israel's Shabbat band, "SHIRjoy!" as well as her original Jewish kids music, "Bo Nashir, Come Sing With Me!" and "It's a CHALLAHday!" She is a featured artist on JKids Radio and can also be heard on three musical compilations produced by the Cantors Assembly, "The BEST OF Jewish Children's music, Hope and Healing, and Simcha and Celebration."
During the pandemic, she created and recorded weekly a series of songs and videos called, "S.O.S, Songs of Strength!" to help give spiritual and emotional support to her community and the world at large. You can find these recordings on her YouTube channel, @Cantormoses4908.
FAMILY She is married to Rabbi Jay Henry Moses who serves as the Vice President of the Wexner Foundation and is the proud mother of Caleb and Ezekiel Moses. And her favorite creature is her Havanese, her dog, Tovah.