I flew to Toronto to daven Shabbat Hagadol, at the behest of young Eric Moses, Cantor of Beth Sholom on Eglington street, a wonderful old congregation known for it’s love of Hazzanut. Eric is a handsome, affable, smart, and talented Chazz’n with a sweet tenor, excellent Cantorial “chops,” and most important: PERSONALITY! I mention that, […]
I served as Cantor for a large congregation called Beth Torah, in North Miami Beach from 1972 till ’76. All that time I was homesick for the Big Apple. In my last year, the stars must have been in perfect alignment, for I began singing better than I’d ever had before. So good, in fact, I […]
Fogel the Chazz’n In the summer of 1966, I was a resident of the 92nd street Y. I lived on the 8th floor, and my best friend, Eddy Fogel lived in the next room. Rent was $15 a week plus free maid service. Along with residency, came free use of the Y’s facilities. The gymnasium […]
