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Cantor Sam Josephson
shmuelbenyosef@yahoo.com
(H) 201.794.0819 (C) 201.638.2583
Work Experience
Cantor at Elmwood Park Jewish Center,
New Jersey (2002—2007)
Jewish Programming and Outreach Specialist
Led services during Yomim Noraim, Shelosh Regalim,
and Shabbatot for Congregations, Hillels, Hospitals, and Senior
Residences & Centers
Conducted Life Cycle Events in cooperation with
the Rabbi
Trained Torah and Haftara Readers and taught
Davening Skills
Tended to Pastoral Needs as directed by the Rabbi
and Congregation
Cantor at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown, New York (2000—2002)
Director of Jewish Family Life Education
Created and Developed Exciting, Participatory Family Services
Taught courses in Jewish Life Skills to Adults
Wrote practical, achievable Curriculum for Religious School
Trained Teachers conducting workshops on how to bring excitement
to their classrooms and mentored new staff
Cantor at Temple Emanuel of Passaic, New Jersey (1994—2000)
Administrator, Principal, Choir Director, Bnai Mitzvah Teacher
Taught sacred music, holiday songs, and prayer in the Religious
School
Trained Bnai Mitzvah students in basic skills and gave them
analytical tools
Founded and Conducted Children’s & Adult Professional &
Volunteer Choirs
Played guitar, clarinet, saxophone, and recorder to facilitate
learning, create excitement, and enhance participation
Cantor at Temple Beth Sholom of Fair Lawn, New Jersey
(1988—1994)
Music Director, Bnai Mitzvah Teacher
Designed and Implemented participatory programs for Families,
Children, Adolescents, College Students, and Seniors in Federation
Camps, Zionist Youth Groups, Synagogues, Senior Residences,
and College Campus Hillels
Developed group synergy to plan, organize, and run Shabbatons
Produced, organized, and coordinated committees of professionals
and volunteers for the planning and running of Fundraisers,
Concerts, Recreational and Cultural Events as well as Family
Celebrations.
- Education
West Virginia University,
Master of Arts, Judaic Studies, Drama and Music
Oberlin College and Conservatory,
Bachelor of Arts, Judaic Studies, Music
Belz School, Yeshiva University,
Certificate Program in Nusakh HaTefillah
Private Cantorial Study,
- Cantors Moshe Taube and Abraham Fuchs
Professional Affiliations and Investiture
Cantors Assembly, Center for Alternatives in Jewish Education,
Jewish Educators Assembly, Cantorial Council of America,
Jewish Ministers Cantors Association, American Society for
Jewish Music
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