Placements

Since the Academy ordained its first two cantors in 2004, the graduates of the Cantorial School have been hired by denominational as well as transdenominational synagogues throughout California and nationwide. The following is a representative list of positions.

Pulpits

Conservative

  • Cantor, Valley Beth Shalom, Encino, CA
  • Senior Cantor, Sinai Temple, Los Angeles, CA
  • Rabbi and Cantor, Valley Beth Israel, Sun Valley, CA

Reform

  • Cantor, Temple Akiba, Culver City, CA
  • Cantor, Stephen S. Wise Temple, Los Angeles, CA
  • Associate Cantor, Temple Isaiah, Los Angeles, CA
  • Cantor, Temple Beth Israel, Pomona, CA
  • Music Director, Congregation Sherith Israel, San Francisco, CA
  • Cantor, Temple Emanu-El, San Jose, CA
  • Cantor, Temple Bet Knesset Bamidbar, Las Vegas, NV
  • Cantor, Temple Beth Am, Buffalo, NY

Transdenominational or Nondenominational

  • Cantor, Kehilla of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ
  • Hazzan and Spiritual Leader, Nachshon Minyan, Encino, CA
  • Cantor, B’nai-Horin Children of Freedom, Los Angeles, CA
  • Hazzan, Congregation N’vay Shalom, Los Angeles, CA

Academia

  • Professor of Jewish Music History, AJRCA, Los Angeles, CA
  • Adjunct Professor of Jewish History and Religion, Los Angeles Valley College, Valley Glen, CA