It was the culmination of a career that began when Mike led services at Genesis Agudas Achim in Tuckahoe, N.Y and then became Torah reader at Temple Israel in White Plains.
Mike always had a love of music as we all did. My mom was a passionate lover of opera and we were surrounded by stereo LP renditions of Carmen, Barber of Seville and Pagliacci. Mike could often be heard singing arias in a booming voice as he showered.
The event at JHJC drew a large attendance and the service was followed by a sit down hot luncheon organized by President Steven Knoble.
Although New York City Councilman Danny Dromm could not attend, former Councilwoman Helen Sears did attend and lavished praises upon the many outreach community events hosted by the JHJC.
Kudos to Michael and all those who attended to honor him. And, Michael, keep taking singing lessons with Cantor Sherwood Goffin of Lincoln Square Synagogue.
Below is a framed letter from New York City Councilman Danny Dromm extolling Michael's service as part of the cantorial tradition that dates back nearly 2500 years.
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Inpressive!
Fun fact: Genesis was about a mile from where I grew up, and Janet grew up at TIC.
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