Temple Israel, Westport, CT
September 09, 2010   1 Tishrei 5771

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Cantor's Notes  
Article Cantor’s Notes - January 2010
Shabbat Shira gets its name from the Torah Beshallach which contains the song that the Israelites chanted when crossing the Red Sea.
Article Cantor's Notes - February 2010
On Saturday, March 13 the Fine Arts Committee will be presenting Israeli Jazz Night their second evening of Middle Eastern food and Israeli jazz. This will be a fun filled evening in a night club venue at the Temple.

Cantor Richard B. Silverman, DM

 

Cantor Richard B. Silverman has been the Cantor of Temple Israel of Westport, CT since 1988.

Cantor Silverman holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University in Northridge California, a Bachelor of Sacred Music degree from the Hebrew Union College and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in Orinda, California. Cantor Silverman has a Certificate in Chemical Dependence and Spiritual Counseling also from the Hebrew Union.

Cantor Silverman received his Honorary Doctorate in Music from the Hebrew Union College on March 14, 2000.

Cantor Silverman served as Cantor at Stephen S. Wise Temple in Los Angeles from 1968-1976 and at Temple Isaiah of Lafayette, California from 1976-1988. He is a well-known composer in the Jewish community and has written over 200 songs. Many of his melodies, including Etz Chayim – Tree of Life and his Mi Chamocha are sung throughout the world in synagogues and Jewish camps. He has published a songbook of his music.

Cantor Silverman is a member of the URJ Commission on Social Action.

Cantor Silverman is married to Batya and has a daughter, Sarit, and a son, Elan, married to Heather and grandchildren Sarah, Emi and Jacob.