Cantor Abraham

Hazzan Ahron Abraham has been cantor of Temple Israel since 1987. He received a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Music from the University of Maryland and pursued doctoral studies at the University of Texas before entering the cantorate.

Hazzan Abraham grew up in a family steeped in Jewish musical tradition. He sang in the synagogue choir with his grandfather, and performed with his mother and aunt, the "Deutsch Sisters" in many concerts, including performances throughout Israel. Hazzan Abraham learned hazzanut from Cantors Jacob Friedman and Jack Schneider, and especially from his grandfather Herman Deutsch, a connoisseur of "good nusach." He was privileged to study Jewish liturgical music and organ with the noted synagogue composer, Herman Berlinski. Hazzan Abraham has been a member of the Cantor's Assembly since 1986. He and his wife Carole have four children, who have all participated with him in services over the years.

Cantor Abraham has been involved in many aspects of Temple life. He especially enjoys teaching both children and adults to be participants in our services, and frequently performs and lectures on Jewish music throughout the community. Cantor Abraham and Rabbi Kaplan enjoy singing together, and their musical "Friday Night Live" and "Creative Shabbat" services are highlights of our monthly schedule.

You can contact Cantor Abraham at the Temple office, 570-824-8927 or at cantor@templewb.org.

Temple Schedule

• Minyan - Monday and Thursday Mornings 7:15 a.m.
• Minyan - Sunday Mornings 8:00 a.m.
• Minyan - Every Afternoon at 5:15 p.m.
• Shabbat Services - Saturday Morning 9:30 a.m.