Elana Jagoda is a prayer leader, music educator, performer and composer who brings soul and innovation to Jewish music. She adds new dimensions to this music genre by blending her energetic folk-rock vibe with her passion for world music. Elana infuses a unique spiritual quality into the music she brings to both performance and prayer. In 2007, Elana released her first solo album, Zum Gali Gali. Her 2nd CD, Uri Uri, is a creative fusion of musical styles that elegantly speaks to both kids and adults alike. Both CDs have been selected for national distribution through the PJ Library program. Elana’s third album Im Ruchi, is a beautiful collection of Shabbat melodies produced for the Beth El community. Elana’s original music has been featured on several CD compilations including the URJ's Ruach series, Craig Taubman's Jewish Lullabies, and the Women of Reform Judaism's Centennial Tribute CD, Limdu Heitiev. Elana is currently working on a new solo album of Passover music to be released in the spring of 2014. Elana plays family concerts at synagogues, museums, festivals and community centers across the country. Past appearances include the Contemporary Jewish Museum, the ToLife! Festival, the East Bay Jewish Music Festival, the Chicago Jewish Music Festival and the URJ Biennial.