Along with turning the page on a new year, the following clergy are taking on brand new roles at congregations in the Windy City and suburbs. Most are newcomers to Chicago, and all are thrilled to ...

I became familiar with Colin Schachat through his performance in “Avinu She’baShamayim,” the popular chazzanut piece recorded in 2006, also featuring Cantors Yaacov Motzen and Micha Schachat (Colin’s ...

Cantor Larry Josefovitz and Temple Israel Ner Tamid will present “A Musical Reflection on the Upsurge in Antisemitism,” a ...

Growing up, Hillel Friedman was afraid to sing. Now he leads the Woodbury Jewish Center as cantor. Friedman said his family has always listened to and appreciated Jewish music. He recalled attending ...

Cantor Elena Zarkh (Photo by Michael Adelson of Luria Visuals) Cantor Elena Zarkh immigrated to the U.S. from the former Soviet Union in 1979, settled in Los Angeles, earned acceptance to the Hebrew ...

Notable recent Jewish deaths include a powerhouse in philanthropy, a renowned cantor and the prosecutor who put “Son of Sam” behind bars. Yakov Shapiro was born in Rishon Lezion, Israel to a family ...

Jewish cantors in Wisconsin are celebrating Hanukkah in a new way during the pandemic: They will gather virtually and broadcast a concert of... Jewish Cantors Celebrate Hanukkah With Virtual Concerts ...