Cantor Gary Zener, a native of Toronto, Canada, graduated from the Cantors Institute of The Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 1983 with a B.S.M. degree and a diploma of Hazzan. He also holds a B.A. in Sociology from York University in Toronto (1979). While in Toronto, Cantor Zener studied voice and music during his many years with Adath Israel Congregation. He also sang in the Adath Israel Professional Choir for seven years where his dear friend, colleague, and mentor, Cantor A Eliezer Kirshblum inspired and encouraged him to choose the Cantorate for his life's work. Cantor Zener served as Secretary of the St. Louis Circle of Jewish Music and was on the Board of Directors for the Solomon Schechter Day School.

Cantor Zener has appeared on CBC television across Canada and has performed many times in concert. In addition, Cantor Zener loves to teach adults (Adult Education), youth (B'nai Mitzvah, Youth Choirs), and teens (Confirmation). He also holds a Pastoral Care Training Certificate which has helped him greatly in his hospital and nursing home visitations. He has held positions in Toledo, Ohio, Rochester, New York, Calgary, Canada, and Florida. While in Toledo, he was an active member of the Cantors Council of Detroit. Cantor Zener most recently served as Cantor of Temple Beth Tikvah in Greenacres, Florida until August 2004.

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