Cantor Shimmy Miller

Born in 1976 in Ontario, Canada, Miller learned at the Bobover Yeshivas in New York, and London, England, and at Yeshivat Avnei Nezer in Bayit Vagan, Israel. He started his singing career at the age of 5 as a soloist at Young Israel Beth-El of Brooklyn, NY, where his father Cantor Benzion Miller OB”M officiated for 42 years. He studied voice and Cantorial liturgy with Dr. Don Roberts, and with Darrel Lauer of the Belz Cantorial School of Music of Yeshiva University, as well as with world-renowned cantor, and musician Daniel Gildar.

Miller’s cantorial lineage goes back for generations. His father Cantor Benzion Miller, grandfather Cantor Aaron Miller and great-grandfather Chaim Shimmon Miller, who he’s named after, are all known throughout the world as great masters of Chazzanut and Tefilah.

Miller has performed in Israel, Europe, and Canada as well as throughout the USA. He’s sung with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jerusalem Great Synagogue Choir conducted by Eli Jaffe, as well as other prominent orchestras and choirs.

Chazzan Shimmy Miller served as Cantor of Congregation Bais Naftali of Los Angeles, CA. As well as Ahavas Torah in Engelwood NJ. Miller started his choral career doing studio work for a variety of cantors and popular singers as well as Choir Leader and Conductor at the Young Israel Beth-El of Boro Park, Brooklyn, New York, where his father, the world-renowned Cantor Benzion Miller OB”M officiated. Miller also often filled in for his father as Chazzan as well.

Cantor Miller possesses a lyric tenor voice with an exceptional range. He is a master of nusach, which he learned from all the years of assisting his father, both as soloist in his choir and later as the conductor.

Cantor Nissim Saal

Nissim Saal is a world-renowned Chazzan celebrated for his exceptional voice, impressive vocal range, and outstanding control. His musical journey began at a young age, inspired by the legendary Yossele Rosenblatt and other great Chazzanim of the past.

Nissim Saal’s repertoire extends beyond traditional cantorial music, embracing a diverse range of styles, including Chassidic, opera, and classical music. His unique voice and versatility have captivated audiences worldwide.

Nissim Saal has performed at numerous prestigious venues, including: The Israeli Opera House, Jerusalem Theater, UN Holocaust memorial ceremony, President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago.

He has also toured extensively, entertaining audiences in: Australia, Poland, Amsterdam, London, Budapest and many cities across the United States

Nissim Saal serves as the Chief Chazzan at the esteemed Yeshurun Central Synagogue in Yerushalayim. Additionally, he frequently appears as a guest Chazzan at distinguished synagogues worldwide.

Cantor Haim Gantz

Haim Gantz was born on 26 Kislev 5752 (December 3, 1991) in Israel. From a young age, he felt a deep connection to traditional Jewish liturgy, inspired by the Hasidic synagogue where his father prayed. As a child, he sang in choirs and began leading services early in life, demonstrating a natural affinity for prayer and music.

Cantor Gantz received his cantorial training under the mentorship of renowned cantor Haim Eliezer Hershtik. He continued his studies at the Cantorial School in Petah Tikva and was further guided by distinguished figures in the field, including Maestro Eli Jaffe, Dr. Mordechai Sobol, Cantors Yehezkel Klang, Israel Rand, Yossi Schwartz, and pianist Menachem Bristovsky.

His High Holy Day positions have included serving as cantor at the Heichal Meir Synagogue in Petah Tikva, Israel, and leading services for the Jewish community in Helsinki, Finland. Recently, he was appointed Chief Cantor of the Jewish community in Munich, Germany.

Cantor Gantz has officiated in prominent synagogues across Israel and around the world. He is regularly invited to perform at major cantorial concerts and at festive, high-profile events. Known for his heartfelt and expressive davening, he is distinguished by his warm, rich voice and his unique interpretive style.

Maestro Yossi Schwartz

Yossi, a Seattle native born in 1991, grew up in a family steeped in musical talent. His passion for music emerged early, inspired by the great cantors of previous generations. As a teenager, Yossi immersed himself in the vibrant musical traditions of The Great Synagogue of Jerusalem, absorbing the artistry of renowned cantors and professional choirs.

Under the mentorship of esteemed figures such as Shlomo Goldhar, Maestro Elli Jaffe, and Cantor Yisrael Rand, Yossi refined his skills in music, harmony, and conducting. In 2011, he founded the acclaimed Vocal Ensemble Pamonim, recognized as one of the world’s premier cantorial vocal ensembles.

Yossi has performed across Israel, Europe, and the United States in synagogues, Jewish festivals, concerts, and weddings. He is celebrated for his dramatic tenor voice, seamlessly blending diverse musical styles to elevate Jewish liturgical music. Known for his unique ability to gather and engage audiences, Yossi creates inspiring and unforgettable experiences that bridge tradition and innovation.

Today, Yossi serves as the Musical Director of Park East Day School and as the Chief Cantor of Skylake Synagogue in Miami, continuing to inspire audiences and shape the future of cantorial and Jewish music.

Eric Freeman – accompaniment

Originally from Philadelphia, Cantor Eric S. Freeman began his study of Nusah (prayer chant) and trained as a cantorial accompanist with Cantor Daniel Gildar a”h, before completing his studies at Yeshiva College and the Belz School of Jewish Music, (RIETS) where he currently holds the position of Associate Director. Eric is a sought-after accompanist for this generation’s preeminent chazzanim as well as an accomplished choral conductor. He also serves as Executive Vice President of the Cantorial Council of America and director of the KAJ (Breuer’s) choir in Washington Heights.  From 2003-2024 he was the cantor of the Lincoln Park Jewish Center, Yonkers, NY and has also officiated as cantor and lecturer on Jewish Music and Prayer in synagogues around the United States and abroad. In January, 2025, Eric chanted the memorial prayer for Victims of the Holocaust during the United Nations annual commemoration. For many years he had the privilege of singing in the choir led by Shimmy Miller which accompanied Cantor Ben Zion Miller. Eric is honored to be appearing at the Krakow Jewish Culture Festival cantorial concert in memory of Ben Zion, whom Eric considered a mentor and close friend and where Eric’s teacher, Cantor Gildar, performed with Ben Zion for many years.