Pro Musica Hebraica

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Pro Musica Hebraica (PMH) is a Washington, DC-based not-for-profit organization that brings Jewish classical music—much of it neglected or forgotten—into concert halls. Founded in 2004 by Robyn Krauthammer and led by co-founder and chairman Charles Krauthammer, PMH aims to present the broad range of Jewish music and to show Jewish composers as serious modern artists expressing Jewish experience through music. The group also emphasizes education, training a new generation of musicians and engaging new audiences with Jewish musical heritage.

What PMH does
- Produces concerts featuring neglected Jewish masterpieces and modern works that reflect Jewish history and sensibility.
- Books performances at the Kennedy Center, typically two concerts per year.
- Offers free access to concert recordings on its website; some performances are broadcast on WETA FM.

History and notable moments
- Debut: April 10, 2008, at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theatre, with Itzhak Perlman and Juilliard players, honoring the centennial of the St. Petersburg Society for Jewish Folk Music, which helped shape Jewish art music.
- The program explores a wide range of styles and regions, focusing on the idea that Jewish music can be a living, expressive art form rather than a cultural curiosity.
- Since 2008, PMH has grown and earned positive reception for reviving forgotten works and presenting them with strong artistry.

People and structure
- Co-founders: Robyn Krauthammer (Executive Director/CEO) and Charles Krauthammer (Chairman of the Board).
- Location: Washington, DC.
- Website: promusicahebraica.org.
- Board of Advisers includes James Conlon, James Loeffler, and Simon Wynberg.

Impact
PMH has been praised for breathing new life into lost Jewish music and for making rare works accessible to contemporary audiences through concerts and free online recordings.