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Temple Emeth - Rabbi & CantorRabbi Allan Turetz
In August of 1977, Rabbi Alan Turetz became Temple Emeth's spiritual
leader. Blessed with learning, eloquence, and a beautiful voice, this
distinguished scholar has enriched the entire congregation.
Rabbi Turetz grew up in a deeply traditional home, where his maternal and paternal grandfathers had been renowned rabbis and scholars both in Europe as well as the United States. After graduating as Valedictorian of his class from Adelphi University, Rabbi Turetz received his Masters Degree in Hebrew Literature and subsequent ordination, with honors, from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. He has held rabbinic posts at Temple Emanuel in Newton Centre and Beth-Am-Israel in Penn Valley, PA. Since assuming the pulpit at Temple Emeth in 1977, he has held major positions in the Jewish and Rabbinic Community: President of New England Region of the Rabbinical Assembly, President of the Massachusetts Board of Rabbis, Chairman of the New England Rabbinic Cabinet for Israel Bonds, and many others. Temple Emeth has thrived under Rabbi Turetz's dynamic and vibrant leadership and looks forward to many long, happy, and productive years with him. You can contact Rabbi Turetz by calling the Temple office, or by sending email to Rabbi@TempleEmeth.org Cantor-Educator Michael David McCloskey
A recent
addition to the Temple Emeth clergy, Cantor Michael received his Master of
Jewish Education and Cantorial Ordination from Hebrew College in June
2007. Previously employed at Temple
Torat Yisrael in Cranston, RI, and at Prozdor of Hebrew College, Michael chose
to remain in Boston after graduation. He
utilizes his lyric tenor, sincere pastoral presence, and knowledge of pedagogy
in the nursery school, the religious school, the Emeth Youth Community, adult education,
and during weekday/Shabbat tefillot. A
recipient of an academic prize in Judaics and hazzanut, Michael is an
avid student of Jewish text and Hebraic musical traditionsSimon Kandler, In Memorium
Cantor Kandler, our Cantor for many years, passed away in August, 2001.
The story that follows had appeared on our web site.
When a child walks up to the Bima at Temple Emeth for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah, it has not been unusual for Cantor Kandler to have also officiated at their parents wedding, or even at one of their parents Bar or Bat Mitzvahs. Cantor Kandler may even have officiated at the Bar Mitzvah or wedding of a grandparent. The oldest working Cantor in the United States, winner of numerous awards, and most important, the nicest person you'll ever meet. Simon Kandler was born in Latvia just after the turn of the last century and came to this country in the thirties. He worked at various occupations while training in his first love - music. By 1942 he had developed his skills to the point where he was hired by the new Jewish Community Center in South Brookline. Of course, it was only a part time job. He spent most of the week at Camp Evens as an army chaplain. The community grew and became Temple Emeth. Cantor Kandler came on board full time and "The rest is history!" |