Master of Jewish liturgical music and a charming raconteur, Cantor Mendelson’s story harkens back to a simpler time in Brooklyn, when Jews would flock to synagogue to hear the voices of illustrious cantors in the same way opera fans gather around great stars today.
His is a story of both an anxious childhood and the joyous memories of music and celebration — all told with the expertise and comic timing of a master storyteller.
Master of Jewish liturgical music and a charming raconteur, Cantor Mendelson’s story harkens back to a simpler time in Brooklyn, when Jews would flock to synagogue to hear the voices of illustrious cantors in the same way opera fans gather around great stars today.
His is a story of both an anxious childhood and the joyous memories of music and celebration — all told with the expertise and comic timing of a master storyteller.
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