OBJECTIVE
Dedicated, compassionate and caring professional Cantor seeking
full time Cantorial position. With over 20 years experience and
superlative performance as Hazzan and Teacher, consistently officiating
at services and educating children and adults with aplomb. With
an established reputation for providing comfort and practical services
for families, bringing wholehearted commitment to the responsibilities
of both Synagogue and Shiva Minyanim. An active and wholehearted
member of the congregation, who extends ministry with home visits
to the sick and their families.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Fully engaged in inspiring enthusiasm and dedication within the
congregation by supporting or establishing choral groups--adult
and Youth Chorales.
Render prayers with consistent sincerity and understanding
An active listener, is patient and 'seeks first to understand' all
congregations
Promotes devotional excellence, arranged and organized an Annual
Cantorial Concert
Maintains the highest standards of service officiating for life
cycle events and holidays
Ably assists Temple professional teams in amplifying ministry and
aiding recent arrivals
Coordinates and facilitates families receiving hospital and at-home
care
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CANTOR 1999-2003
Temple Beth Tikvah, Greenacres, FL
Conducted Friday evening, Shabbat morning and all Festival services
Expertly co-officiated at weddings, funerals, unveilings, baby namings,
and circumcisions.
Mentored and coached the Adult Congregational Choir to prepare for
High Holy Day Services
Initiated and oversaw the B'nai Mitzvah Educational program
Designed curriculum, developed materials, and taught both Adult Education
and Confirmation classes
Regularly visited infirm in hospitals and nursing homes to attend
to their needs and listen to their concerns
Planned, coordinated, and held an Annual Cantorial Concert
TEACHER 1999-2003
The Commission for Jewish Education of the Palm Beaches, West Palm
Beach, Boynton Beach, FL
Provided professional expertise and teaching abilities to the Commission,
which provides leadership, initiative, expertise and programming
for achieving meaningful Jewish educational goals and serves the
community through coordination of resources and programs.
Developed materials and lesson plan
Taught classes including Life Cycle Events, Holidays through Jewish
Music, Sing a New Song of Shabbat
CANTOR September - October 2003
Congregation Beth Shalom, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Ably assisted Temple personnel by officiating at High Hold Day and
Sukkot Services
CANTOR 1990-1997
Beth Tzedec Congregation, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Officiated at Shabbat, Festival and High Holy Day Services, and
life cycle events
Established a B'nai Mitzvah Educational program and Adult Education
classes
Played a significant role in the creation of the Beth Tzedec Men's
Club
Implemented Synagogue programs for seniors
Founded and directed a Youth Chorale which delivered uplifting performances
for congregates and the community at large
CANTOR 1987-1990
Temple Beth El, Rochester, New York
Generated sizable funds for Cantor's Assembly and Synagogue with
the successful organization and staging of Annual Cantorial Concerts
Developed lesson plans, materials, and delivered instruction for
Adult Education Course
CANTOR 1985-1987
Temple B'nai Israel, Toledo, Ohio
Originated and supervised programs for Sisterhood, Men's Club, and
seniors
Methodically and patiently prepared B'nai Mitzvah candidates
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BACHELOR OF SACRED MUSIC 1983
Jewish Theological Seminary, New York, New York
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOLCIOLOGY 1979
York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
HAZZAN CERTIFICATION 1983
Jewish Theological Seminary, New York, New York
VOCAL STUDIES
Cesar Ulloa, School of Opera, Palm Beach Community College 1999-2002
Ernie Atkinson, Calgary Opera 1990-1997
Terry Stoneberg, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York 1987-1990
Tom East, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio 1985-1987
Charles Jordan, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 1983-1985
MEMBERSHIPS
CANTORS ASSEMBLYH OF AMERICA 1983-Present
CKE CLERGY ASSOCIATION 1990-1997
COUNCIL OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS 1990-1997
