A cover of Yossi Azulay's " Boi Kallah", with lyrics from the Jewish prayer service, set to the tune of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah. In honor of the upcoming wedding of my cousin B"H  
'Come in peace, O crown of her Husband, both with songs and gladness; among the faithful, the beloved people, come, O Bride, come, O Bride.'

Boi Kallah - ("Hallelujah" Jewish Wedding Version)

My vocal cover of the song "Waiting" originally by Striking Matches, from the movie "The Secret". The instrumentals are by sambackingtracks from his awesome youtube channel.

Waiting - The Secret

I love Afrojack's song "Ten Feet Tall" … and Shabbat, the holy day of rest, is my favorite day of the week. This is the result. Vocals were recorded/mixed/produced by me, at The Chertman Family Home Studio. Get ready for the music video, coming soon to YouTube! #jewmix

Shabbat Shalom Tonight - "Ten Feet Tall, Afrojack" Remake, Jewish version

An original song in Spanish by Lila Chertman titled "El Amor Es Ciego", translated "Love Is Blind" - Latin Pop with a Middle Eastern flavor. Enjoy!

El Amor Es Ciego - Original Song by Lila Chertman

The talented Yohann Taieb plays the piano and lends his voice to this duet with Lila Chertman, as they cover The Beatles song "Imagine".

Imagine - Duet: Lila Chertman & Yohann Taieb

Caccini's Italian Aria originally published in 1601
- My sweetest love art thee- 
Lila's vocals were recorded in Arequipa, Peru in 2005

Amarilli (Italian Aria by Giulio Caccini)

With this moving spiritual piece, Cantor Yehuda Shifman taught me everything I know and began this soul journey. Piano by Sharon Chazan. 
Retzei, from the Amidah Service - 
"Be favorable, Hashem, our Gd, toward Your people Israel and their prayer and restore the service to the Holy of Holies of Your Temple. The fire-offerings of Israel and their prayer accept with love and favor, and may the service of Your people Israel always be favorable to You. May our eyes behold Your return to Zion in compassion. Blessed are You, Hashem, Who restores His Presence to Zion."

Retzei - Cantorial

Lila's cover of "The Prayer" by David Foster and Carole Bayer Sager, made famous by the marvelous Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion. 

Lila's Cover of "The Prayer" - by David Foster & Carole Bayer Sager

Musical Arrangement, Vocals, and Production by Lila Chertman
Recorded at The Chertman Family Home Studio, 2015

Lila's Cover of "Flares" by The Script

The original version of the haunting song that Eden Golan's team submitted to the Eurovision contest was called October Rain. Eurovision made the Israelis change the words, and she sang a version called Hurricane. Here, I cover the original October Rain. May we see the day that all the hostages are set free and the war ends once and for all, as soon as possible. Standing with Israel, Forever.

October Rain cover by Lila (Hurricane / October Rain - Eden Golan)

From the movie "Scent of a Woman" with Al Pacino

Leonard Cohen's Dance Me To The End Of Love - Cover

Our cover of "Where Do I Begin" from the movie Love Story
Vocals - Lila Chertman
Violin - Alex Mikhalovsky
Guitar, Bass, Drums - Gus Bryce
Recorded in Miami Beach, 2012

Where Do I Begin, Love Story Theme - Cover

I hope you enjoy this impromptu iPhone recording of our rehearsal of this meaningful song. I am blessed to be learning from Dr. Csete, the director of the Intensive Care Unit at Mount Sinai Medical Center where I am a resident … and it was truly special to sing this duet with him at the 2015 Internal Medicine graduation party. Music and Medicine, always

Guitar - Dr. Csete
Vocals - Dr. Csete, Lila 

"You've Got A Friend" Duet with Dr. Marc Csete

back to the classics, from the Opera Gianni Schicchi by the unparalleled Puccini

O Mio Babbino Caro

Lila Chertman is a professional singer and cantorial soloist who is also a physician! She graduated from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and works as an endocrinologist in private practice.  Prior to that she completed fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital / University of Miami after Internal Medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Lila was born in Miami to Peruvian parents and welcomed into a musical family, which includes her uncle who studied as a pianist at the Manhattan School of Music, and her aunt who was an opera singer in Salzburg, Austria. Lila began singing at the age of 10, as a member of several choirs and as a soloist in community events and private functions. While still in high school, Lila began leading religious services regularly at Temple Emanu-el of Miami Beach. Later, she debuted in her own concerts in Lima, Peru and recorded a CD there of Jewish Music entitled Every Soul. In college, Lila was frequently invited to sing at events like convocation and joined UM’s Women’s Chamber Ensemble. Before starting medical school, she worked as the Cantorial Assistant at Congregation Bnai Israel in Boca Raton and was a featured soloist in the High Holy Days choir at Temple Menorah in Miami Beach for the more than a decade. From 2019-20024 she sang in the Master Chorale of South Florida under the artistic direction of Maestro Brett Karlin, taking part in productions of Verdi's Requiem among others and singing with Andrea Bocelli in concert. Since 2022 Lila has been the Cantor for the High Holy Days at Temple Emanu-el where she sings on select weekends throughout the year as well. Lila enjoys playing the guitar and sings in English, Spanish, Hebrew, and Italian at events ranging from bar/bat mitzvahs and weddings, to charity galas and private functions both nationally and internationally. Most recently Lila built a home recording studio, is having fun learning to record music on her own, and looks forward to fun musical collaborations with other musicians. She would LOVE to join a local band, so please reach out if you can help make this happen!

Lila Chertman

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