Director School
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Cantor Zachary M. Mondrow
Baritone
**** ******* **. ***. * Boynton Beach, FL 33437
Phone: 646-***-****
E-mail: abpuk0@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Operatically trained Cantor and JTS graduate seeks to bring life to a warm synagogue family through worship, education
and community growth. Proficient in social media such as YouTube and Facebook, capable in basic computer software and
electronic device troubleshooting, possessing goals of promoting congregational in-reach and outreach, and increasing the
financial stability of the congregation. Passionate about creating a fun, and interactive education environment, providing
interesting, spiritual, and musical worship services, and delivering creative and innovative programming for the Jewish and
Non-Jewish Community.
Work Experience
Cantor (August 2010-Present)
Temple Torah of West Boynton Beach (8600 Jog Rd., Boynton Beach, FL 33472)
As the full-time Cantor of a 600 unit congregation, duties included: leading davening for High Holidays, Festivals, and
Shabbat services, teaching Jewish Music for the preschool twice a week, and teaching in the Hebrew school program.
Responsibilities also included being the primary B nai Mitzvah tutor, Adult Education, and directing the Volunteer Choir.
Founded Synagogue Entertainment Series, an ongoing project currently grossing over $15,000 in income and projected
to produce a net income of $20,000, the series will feature three events over the course of the 2012-2013 Jewish Year
including: comedian Steve Solomon, a Cantors Concert featuring Cantor David Propis and other Cantors, and a
collaborative project between the Palm Beach Opera s Young Artist Program which will split the proceeds of that
specific event.
Coordinated Cantor s Installation Concert 2012, a formal installation event that resulted in a net profit of $15,000 with
an approximate attendance of 800 people, featured Cantors Alberto Mizrahi and David Propis.
Assisted in the establishment of Mercaz: The Teen Center currently in its inaugural year, the program features a 8th
grade education/youth activity hybrid program and will be taught jointly by myself, the Rabbi and the Education
Director. The Mercaz Teen Center will also include a monthly Lunch and Learn program on Shabbat afternoon with
students in grades 9-12 facilitated by myself and the Rabbi.
Redesigned the Shabbat With a Twist (Friday Night Live) service which resulted in a stronger link between the
members of the volunteer Congregant based band; overhauled the musical program to include a more Rock and Roll
feel, and spearheaded the creation of the Shabbat with a Twist Siddur ; a custom made Siddur designed in
collaboration with the local Jewish Federation. It features commissioned illustration, full Hebrew text, translation,
transliteration, and English song lyrics to facilitate greater congregant participation.
Assisted in the establishment of Shabbat B yachad an interactive Shabbat morning family service.
Established Synagogue YouTube Channel- http://www.youtube.com/TempleTorahTVBB
Created Synagogue Podcast Channel- http://ttwbb.podbean.com
Taught Synagogue Mens Club Liquor Tasting Series, a 5 part Course Series educating Men s Club Members on Scotch,
Beer, Other Whiskey, Tequila and Rum
Established The Cantor s Listening Room course under Adult Education, now in its 3rd year, The Cantor s Listening
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Room is designed to introduce congregants to different areas of Jewish Music. Class Topics have Included:
A Very Jewish Christmas- Christmas Songs Written by Jews
Yiddish Theatre and Radio
Jewish Opera Singers
Designed Hebrew School Trope Curriculum including 4th, 5th and 6th grade Students in the Hebrew school and JACATT
aftercare program learn Torah and Haftorah Trope Systems in a fun and engaging platform.
Designed T fillah Curriculum, collaborating with the Education Director, established a self-paced, contract based T fillah
program utilizing pre-recorded sound files.
Cantor (August 2009 May 2010)
Beth Hillel Congregation B nai Emunah (3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette, IL 60091)
Functioning on a part time basis, responsibilities included leading davening during the High Holidays, Festivals, and Shabbat
services approximately once a month, as well as assisting with adult and youth choirs.
(Summers 2006-2010)
Camp Hillard (Box 1226 Scarsdale, NY 10583)
2006-2007 Group Head Counselor, 4th grade boys
The group head is the lead counselor supervising approximately 30 campers and 3 other counselors
2008-2010 Tribe leader 3rd-10th grade boys
The tribe leader is the direct supervisor of all counselors in a specific tribe . We oversee day to day operations,
deal with disciplinary issues with campers and counselors and field parent phone calls.
Cantor (High Holidays 2007-2008)
Congregation B nai Moshe (6800 Drake Road West Bloomfield, MI, 48322)
Assisted in leading high holiday services for the congregation along with the choir, while the Full-Time Cantor was
recovering from surgery
Student Administrator (2000-2004)
Congregation of Moses (2501 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo MI 49008)
Assist the Hebrew School Principal and teaching staff with office support
Substitute Teacher
Dealt with parent, disciplinary, and teacher relations issues
Student Administrator (1994-2000)
Congregation B nai Moshe (6800 Drake Road West Bloomfield, MI, 48322)
Assist the Education Director and teaching staff with office support
Substitute Teacher
Ad-Hoc Hebrew school director guided by the Religious School Committee
Dealt with parent,disciplinary, and teacher relations issues
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Synagogue Skills
B nai Mitzvah Preperation: Torah/Haftorah, Davening, Tallit and T fillin Training
Teaching Synagogue Skills: T fillah, Hagbah, Gabbaiut, Davening, Leining (Torah, Haftorah, Megillot)
Tallit and T fillin Knot Tying
Pastoral Care: Lifecycle Events, Hospital/Nursing Home Visitation
Other Skills
Arts Organization Management- Concert Planning, Marketing, Ticketing Systems
Basic Computer Software and Electronic Device Troubleshooting
Fluent in Online Social Networking (Facebook, YouTube, Podcasting)
Fundraising Techniques- Large Scale Concert Events, Parlor Concerts, In-Home Targeted Donor Receptions
Software Familiarity: Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Photoshop. Crystal Reports, Chaverware
Education
Masters in Sacred Music, Jewish Theological Seminary of America, New York, NY (May 2010)
Diploma of Hazzan, Jewish Theological Seminary of America, New York, NY (Investiture, May 2010)
Bachelor of Arts in Music, Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, MI ( 2000-2004)
National Association of Teachers of Singing, Regional Competition, 1st place (2003, 2004)
National Association of Teachers of Singing, Regional Competition, 2nd place (2002)
Bach Festival Society of Kalamazoo, Young Artists Competition, 2nd Place (2002, 2003)
Kalamazoo College Autism Support Group, Respite Volunteer Coordinator (2000-2004)
Community Positions
Screening Committee Member, Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival (2011-present)
Palm Beach Jewish Community Relations Council Member (2011-present)
Palm Beach Yom Ha aztmaut Celebration Committee Member (2012)
Bach Festival Society of Kalamazoo, Board Member (2004)
Performance Experience
Cantor s Assembly 2012 Mission to Germany and Israel
Herkulessaal, 4th of July Performance- If Ever I Would Leave You Camelot
http://youtu.be/Znt6h8Ayclw
Berlin National Concert Hall, Friday Night Services, Adon Olam Soloman Sulzer
http://youtu.be/ksoTwAB0YQM
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Cantor s Assembly 2010 Mission to Poland and Israel
National Yiddish Theatre of Warsaw- Yiddish Theatre Review
Other Experience
Participated in over 20 JTS Seminary Shabbat Weekends
Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, Funeral Home Rotation- This rotation allows students to follow Rabbinical and
Cantorial students have an exciting opportunity to learn firsthand about what goes on at a Jewish funeral home, from
the time of death through the moment of burial. Participants are given the option of observing a Tahara (if available),
chances to speak with active and retired clergy members about how they prepare for a funeral. Speakers included
Rabbi David Lincoln, Rabbi Gordon Tucker, and Rabbi Alan Schrantz.
JTS Tour Guide for High Level Donors
Interests
Classical Music, Opera, Theatre, Wine Enthusiast, Cooking, Art, Film, Travel
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