Wayne Magazine Fall 2015 | Page 18

FIRST PERSON L’dor Va’dor Cantor Charles Romalis has served Temple Beth Tikvah in Wayne for 50 years LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON My father was a cantor for 36 years. I was the junior cantor in his synagogue and sang with him for High Holy Days. I’ve been singing with my family in synagogue and youth group since I was 8 years old. We had a Romalis family choir that performed in concerts for different organizations. I never thought I’d ever be a cantor. For finan