Hazzanit

Hazzanit Tara Abrams first joined us for City Shul’s 2021 High Holy Days, and in 2023 she became our sole cantor, singing at all High Holy Day and Shabbat morning services.  She assisted us throughout our transition period, and is now partnering joyfully with City Shul’s new Rabbi, Stephanie Crawley.  

Before retiring from her 20-year full-time position as Hazzanit at URJ Temple Har Zion in Thornhill, one of Tara’s many accomplishments was making worship services spiritual, inclusive, musically-infused, and participatory through the singing of songs that covered the spectrum from traditional to contemporary. She frequently introduced new music to bring depth of meaning to the liturgy of Shabbat, Festival, and High Holy Day services, believing strongly in the power of music to elevate the soul and enrich the prayer experience.

Tara’s love for the City Shul community, for Judaism, and for Jewish music shines through on the bimah, and she continues to provide a stable and spiritual presence for all.  

Hazzanit Abrams can be reached at hazzanit@cityshul.com