Clergy
Congregation Shearith Israel has had a distinguished history of religious leadership. Today our congregation is led by our spiritual leader and Senior Rabbi, Rabbi William Gershon, along with Rabbi David Glickman, and Cantor Itzhak Zhrebker.
 Rabbi William Gershon |
Rabbi William Gershon Rabbi William Gershon has been the Spiritual Leader of Congregation Shearith Israel since 1998. Born and raised in New Jersey, Rabbi Gershon is the product of the Conservative Movement. Rabbi Gershon attended the joint program of the Jewish Theological Seminary and Columbia University where he received a BA with distinction in Biblical Studies and BA in Ancient Semitic Languages and Cultures. He received his rabbinic ordination from the Seminary in 1987 and was co-recipient of the Cytron Prize as the outstanding graduate of his rabbinical school class (read more) |
Rabbi David Glickman |
Rabbi David Glickman |
 Cantor Itzhak Zhrebker |
Cantor itzhak Zhrebker Straight from Odessa, by way of Israel, Cantor Itzhak Zhrebker brings a warm, personable approach to teaching what he loves most-Jewish and liturgical music. He is also known for his breathtaking voice and musical talent. As a child prodigy, he started studying and singing professionally at the age of six. His parents recognized his musical and vocal talents early on and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Cantor Zhrebker studied under the direction of Cantor Naftali Herhtick, Cantor I. Eshel and Cantor Louis Danto, and received concentrated cantorial education from Elli Jaffe, the musical director of the Great Synagogue of Jerusalem. He earned his Master's degree in voice coaching, choir conducting and solo performance from Odessa City Academy of Music. He has a full operatic voice and has mastered Verismo and Belle Canto techniques (read more) |
