About Us
Founded in 2001, the Shabbatones are the student-run Jewish a cappella group at the University of Pennsylvania. One of the premier Jewish a cappella groups in the country, the Shabbatones are known for their energetic arrangements and entertaining performances. The group is proud to announce that they have finished recording and producing their third CD, From Philly With Love, and are already gearing up for the next one!
Shabbatones members and alumni include graduate and undergraduate students, studying a wide variety of subjects like engineering, psychology, business and healthcare. They come from a variety of Jewish backgrounds, unified by a love for Jewish music and a commitment to being the voice of one of the largest and most vibrant Hillels in the nation.
Specializing in popular American, Israeli and Jewish music, the Shabbatones have performed for a variety of audiences both at Penn and at other venues throughout the country. All of the Shabbatones arrangements are written by group members.
In the six years since the Shabbatones began, their music has been heard all over the world. "Hineh Ba HaShalom," from our debut album, Restless, is featured on the charity CD Mitzvah Music, benefitting the Dream Street Foundation. "Accidentally in Love," from our CD Challah Back, appeared on the September 1, 2004 episode of the Coverville podcast. "Yallah Lech Habayta Moti" is now featured on the Best of Jewish A Cappella CD, released in February of 2007.
During breaks from school they have traveled all over the United States on tours to Florida, Boston, California and most recently London, England. And, during the year, the group enjoys performing all over the tri-state area (Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey).
Past Shows