Born: Chicago, IL Academic Degrees: Bachelor’s and Master’s from University of Michigan Voice: Tenor Current Residence: Palm Beach County, FL Current Position: Cantor Norman Brody has officiated at Temple Beth El on Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, FL since 1986. Temple Beth El can trace its origins back to 1919 when a small Jewish community sought to create a synagogue, the first in Palm Beach County.
Cantor Norman Brody is one of Palm Beach County’s most popular and well known cantors. Educated at the B’Nai Zion and College of Jewish Studies in Chicago, he later attended the University of Michigan where he received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
He has appeared with the Chicago Lyric Opera and the New York Opera Company, and has performed along with world renowned tenor, Placido Domingo. Cantor Brody, the featured soloist and musical arranger for the Winged Victory Singers, performed on concert stages, radio, television, and hotel events between 1965 and 1980.
Before coming to Temple Beth El, he officiated as the cantor at Temple Emanuel in Andover, MA, Temple Emeth in Brookline, MA, and at Beth Israel Mikra Kodesh in Baltimore, MD.
A dedicated and committed member the community, Cantor Brody is active in many Jewish charities and organizations. He also conducts the Beth El Youth and Adult Choirs.