February 7 to 9, 2019

Cantorial candidate Itzhak Zhrebker leads us in inspirational music and prayer at a Thursday evening concert, Friday Kabbalat Shabbat service and dinner and Shabbat Shaharit service and community kiddush. 

Cantor Itzhak Zhrebker—H̱azzan Zhrebker has been ẖazzan of Congregation Shearith Israel, Dallas, Texas since 1996. He is known for his breathtaking voice and musical talent. As a child prodigy, he began studying and singing professionally at the age of six. His parents recognized his musical and vocal talents early on and encouraged him to pursue a career in music.

H̱azzan Zhrebker studied under the direction of H̱azzan Naftali Herhtick, H̱azzan I. Eshel and H̱azzan Louis Danto, and he received concentrated cantorial education from Elli Jaffe, the musical director of the Great Synagogue of Jerusalem. He earned his Master's degree in voice coaching, choir conducting and solo performance from Odessa City Academy of Music. He has a full operatic voice and has mastered Verismo and Belle Canto techniques.

In addition to his beautiful singing voice, H̱azzan Zhrebker is a conductor, an arranger and a composer. His vocal debuts have included songs in Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian, Italian, French and English.

Prior to his appointment as H̱azzan of Congregation Shearith Israel, H̱azzan Zhrebker performed as a soloist for the Jewish Musical Drama Theater. He has also served as guest cantor for various synagogues around the world. During his six years in Israel, H̱azzan Zhrebker performed with the New Israeli Opera. His professional credits include performing as a solo vocalist in concerts in Canada, Israel and the United States. In addition, H̱azzan Zhrebker has taken part in several radio, television and movie productions. H̱azzan Zhrebker has performed with the Walden Piano Quartet, Russian Ensemble Kalinka, String Trio Les Amis, Marvin Hamlisch, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and the Dallas Opera and the cast of Tales of Hoffmann.

H̱azzan Zhrebker is married to Dr. Leah Zhrebker, and they have three wonderful daughters, Liora, Hannah and Devorah.