The text discusses the close relationship between the author and his cousin Bernie, who recently celebrated his 102nd birthday.

Jenni Asher, a talented violinist who converted to Judaism, is set to become the first ordained Black American woman cantor in the United States.

Due to a shortage of rabbis, some synagogues are now turning to cantors as their sole spiritual leaders.

"Less Than Kosher" is a web series born from Shaina Silver-Baird's unexpected experience singing as a cantor despite not being religious.

Inbal Sharett-Singer, the great-granddaughter of Israel's second prime minister, will become the senior cantor at Temple Israel in Minneapolis, making her the first Israeli-born Reform female cantor at a temple of that size.

Yisroel Leshes, assistant cantor of New York's Lincoln Square Synagogue, has released a jazzy version of Morris Winchevsky's Yiddish song, "Di Tsukunft" (The Future).

This text explores the concept of the "zogerke," a literate woman who led prayers and translated Hebrew texts for less educated women in Yiddish.

Chaim David Berson discusses the significance of music in prayer, mentioning how the right melody or musical theme can enhance the emotional connection during prayer, even without intellectual understanding.

In this special Valentine's Day episode of Unorthodox, the podcast plays matchmaker by featuring Jewish guest Jill Kargman, creator of the Bravo comedy Odd Mom Out, who shares insights on life and motherhood on the Upper East Side.

The author reflects on their deep emotional connection to Yom Kippur, particularly through the Kol Nidre prayer, which symbolizes a sense of belonging in the Jewish community.

The article discusses the significance of Emil Katz, a Holocaust survivor, whose Kiddush was featured in the opening scene of "Schindler's List".