Whether he’s leading the congregation in prayer, teaching a student how to read Torah or singing with the preschoolers, Cantor Jamie Gloth conveys the message that being a Cantor is the world’s most rewarding work. He feels privileged to be invited into people’s lives at their happiest and most challenging moments, sharing his love of Jewish tradition and music.

Cantor Gloth joined Temple Israel in 2024 after serving as cantor in Conservative congregations in California, Ohio, New York and Massachusetts. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Cantor Gloth began singing in his synagogue’s Junior Choir at age ten, and later sang in the Adult Choir through college. Active in Kadima, USY and Camp Ramah as both a teen and as a staff member, counselor and teacher, Cantor Gloth has always felt at home in the Conservative Movement.

Cantor Gloth attended the University of Cincinnati, where he majored in Judaic Studies and was extremely active in the Hillel Jewish Student Center, starring in two stage productions there. After graduation, he attended the H.L. Miller Cantorial School and College of Jewish Music at the Jewish Theological Seminary, in New York, where he received his Master of Sacred Music degree and ordination as Hazzan. While studying at JTS, he and his classmates raised money in order to study in Israel by writing, starring in and touring with the well-received cabaret show Cantors on Broadway.

Cantor Gloth has served as a hospital chaplain intern at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and the New York Hospital. He currently serves as a member of the Executive Council of the Cantors Assembly, the largest body of cantors in the world. He and his wife Bina Carr are parents to Avi, Micah, Jacob and Naomi. They also have two sweet dogs, Sally and Maggie.

When Cantor Gloth is not teaching, leading the congregation in prayer or singing his favorite Broadway show tunes, he is usually relaxing with his family while rooting on the Cleveland Cavaliers, Guardians, and yes, even the Browns.

Please stop by Temple Israel to sing, pray or learn, and introduce yourself to Cantor Jamie Gloth. To contact him, please send an email message or call the synagogue office (781-784-3986). He is always happy to hear from you.