PRESENTING MOLLY D. MAY AS CANTOR AND TEACHER IN ISRAEL
Presented by Cantor Sol Zim
I truly believe that Molly May was born to be a CANTOR, and to have taken the journey to the Cantorate with AJR. How fortunate I have been to teach / coach Molly through her journey, that brought her to TODAY, as she is Ordained as Cantor!
From the moment I heard Molly’ s beautiful Voice, witnessed her excellent musicality, observed her meticulous preparedness & study methods, I knew that Molly would be an extraordinary Cantor.
In addition to her excellent musicality, Molly always has had great yearning in expanding her knowledge, learning as much as possible and always honing her skills. Molly analyzes each word of a Prayer, Blessing, Bracha, & Psalm, and makes it part of her soul, for the listener to truly feel the emotion and meaning of each word. Molly’ s knowledge of Nusach Hatfilah and ability to sing in all the Nusach modes has excelled. Molly is also very capable of building a Choir and is an excellent Choral Director. I am extremely proud of her accomplishments, her abilities, outstanding musicality, and her kind soul & respect for all.
An interesting coincidence … Molly told me that she was fortunate to have had the opportunity to know Cantor Moshe Taube z” l. She sang in his Children’ s choir and had several voice lessons with him. The coincidence is that Moshe Taube was my teacher / coach at JTS many years ago, as I was in the Cantorial school towards my Ordination. Such irony, that Molly shares my experience having studied with my teacher / coach and for the past 5 years I have had the opportunity to be teaching / coaching Molly.
Not only is Molly incredibly musical with a beautiful voice that brings spirituality to a congregation, but she is a truly kind, compassionate, sincere & respectful individual. Molly has a lovely family; her husband, Charles, and her three children; David, Jesse & Andrew, who all happen to be very musical as well!
I am extremely proud of Molly May. She will be a gift to any congregation & community that she will serve.
MAZAL TOV MOLLY! Cantorially always, Cantor Sol Zim
BEIT DIN
Cantor Michael Kasper- Somekh Cantor Lisa Klinger-Kantor Rabbi Jeff Hoffman, DHL
6 AJR 2025