It is with great pleasure that we announce that Cantor Anibal Mass has decided to complete a journey that he began many years ago.  

Cantor Mass began studies at the Cantorial School at the Seminario Rabinico Latinoamericano in Buenos Aires 26 years ago.  Over the last 5 years, he has, with the support and encouragement of fellow clergy and staff at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, taken on more roles that have led him on the path to rabbinic ordination.  

Cantor Mass has been a part of Congregation Shaarey Zedek since his induction as our Chazzan in August, 2002.  In addition to his musical direction and work with both adults and youth in voice training and service enhancement, he has been a strong and active educator both within the synagogue and community-wide.  In recent years, he has taken over the direction and education for the synagogue’s Choosing Judaism Program, and leads weekly study sessions such as the Torah L’Chayim class offered every Shabbat. 

Cantor Mass is most well-known for his musical direction at the synagogue, focusing greatly on youth choirs.  From creating the Junior Chazzan to the current Dor Chadash Performance Choir he has continued to expand the rich musical history at the synagogue.

We are excited about the decision that Cantor Mass has made and look forward to the next steps of his journey as devoted clergy and future rabbi.  It will be our pleasure to share the news of his ordination and have his experience and new role on the leadership team of Congregation Shaarey Zedek.

We look forward to seeing you this year during the High Holidays.

L’Shana Tova Tikatevu