Congregation Shearith Israel
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Hazzan Itzhak Zhrebker has been Hazzan of Congregation Shearith Israel, where he has lead the B’nai Mitzvah and Music programs since 1996. Hazzan Zhrebker is known for his breathtaking voice and musical talent. As a child prodigy, he began 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.

​Hazzan Zhrebker studied under the direction of Hazzan Naftali Herhtick, Hazzan I. Eshel and Hazzan Louis Danto, and he 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.

In addition to his beautiful singing voice, Hazzan Zhrebker is a conductor, an arranger and a composer. His vocal debuts have included songs in Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian, Italian, French and English.

Prior to his appointment as Hazzan of Congregation Shearith Israel, Hazzan Zhrebker performed as a soloist for the Jewish Musical Drama Theater. He has also served as guest cantor for various synagogues around the world. During his six years in Israel, Hazzan Zhrebker performed with the New Israeli Opera. His professional credits include performing as a solo vocalist in concerts in Canada, Israel and the United States. In addition, Hazzan Zhrebker has taken part in several radio, television and movie productions. Hazzan Zhrebker has performed with the Walden Piano Quartet, Russian Ensemble Kalinka, String Trio Les Amis, Marvin Hamlisch, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and the Dallas Opera and the cast of Tales of Hoffmann.

Hazzan Zhrebker has recorded numerous albums for the congregation and wide audience. Through outstanding music programs, his work with adult and youth choirs, and his innovative approach to High Holy Days and Shabbat melodies, Hazzan Zhrebker has brought a new spirituality to prayer at Congregation Shearith Israel.

Hazzan Zhrebker is married to Dr. Leah Zhrebker, and they have three wonderful daughters, Liora, Hannah and Devorah, and son-in-law Ariel Kagedan 


  • About
    • Mission, Vision, Core Values
    • Contact Us
    • Our Congregation and History
    • Places >
      • Shul Locations
      • David A. Segal z"l Family Simcha Play Center
      • Shearith Israel Cemeteries
      • Family Room
    • People >
      • Klei Kodesh
      • Staff
      • Lay Leadership
    • SHEARITH.LIVE
    • Communications >
      • Shearith People
      • The Shofar
      • Our Video Page
      • Shearith Social Media
      • Sign up for our emails!
  • Calendar
  • Connect
    • Study Guides >
      • Shabbat Morning Torah Study Guides
    • Holidays
    • Shearith at 140
    • Volunteer
    • Get in Touch
    • Groups >
      • 20s and 30s
      • College Connection
      • Pillars: Hazak Community
      • Shearith Prime
      • Social Action
    • Youth & Family Department >
      • Youth & Family Department Program and Event Descriptions
    • Music at Shearith >
      • Shabbat Musical Experiences
      • Small-Waldman-Cohen Signature Series
      • Hazzan Zhrebker Music
      • Our Shearith Choirs
      • Service From the Heart Album
    • The Ladder Project >
      • Donors to The Ladder Project
    • SISterhood >
      • Programs and Events
      • High Holy Day Booklet
      • The Gallery
      • SISterhood Board Forms
  • Pray
    • Shabbat and Minyan Times
    • Alternative Prayer Experiences
    • Shabbat Musical Experiences
    • Lifecycle >
      • Birth
      • B'nei Mitzvah >
        • Adult B'nei Mitzvah
      • Conversion
      • Wedding
      • End of Life >
        • End of Life Info
        • Shearith Israel Cemeteries
      • Passings/Yahrzeits
    • Misheberach (Healing)
    • Torah >
      • Torah and Haftarah Readings
      • Holiday Torah and Haftarah Readings
  • Learn
    • The Weitzman Family Religious School >
      • WFRS Registration
      • WFRS Curriculum
      • Kesher (Special Needs) Program
    • B'nei Mitzvah
    • Adult Learning >
      • Class Calendar
      • Tuesdays with Torah and Rashi
      • Torah on Tap
      • Women's Torah Study
      • Introduction to Judaism
      • Thursdays with the Rabbis
  • Membership
    • Welcome
    • Types of Membership
    • Online Application
    • Membership Portal
    • Directory
  • GIVE
    • Opportunities
    • Playground Paver Project
    • Donate
  • Foundation
    • Mission and Board
    • Gifting Opportunities
    • Legacy Donors
    • Testimonials >
      • Marsha Lev
  • Donate