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Six renowned chazzanim to perform
in memorial to beloved Cantor Vieder.

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ix of the country's great-
est chazzanim (can-
tors) will pay tribute
to a revered cantor in a concert
at Adat Shalom Synagogue in
Farmington Hills on Tuesday
evening, Oct. 26. Set for 7:30
p.m., the event is sponsored by
David Propis
Simon Spiro
Daniel Gross
the Cantors Assembly and Adat
Shalom in memory of Cantor
Larry Vieder.
The concert will feature
Cantors Daniel Gross of Adat
Shalom, Meir Finkelstein of
Congregation Shaarey Zedek
in Southfield, Alberto Mizrahi
of Anshe Emet Synagogue
Meir
Alberto
in Chicago, David Propis of
Finkelstein
Mizrahi
Congregation Beth Yeshurun in
Houston, Simon Spiro of Beth
executive board, and was honored by the
Tzedec Congregation in Toronto and
assembly with the Kavod Award for 40
Rebecca Carmi of the Cantors Assembly
years of distinguished service. Cantor
in Cleveland.
Vieder was given an honorary doctorate
The diverse program will include
degree in music by the Cantorial School
selections from Broadway, opera, pop,
of the Jewish Theological Seminary in
chazzanut (virtuoso Judaic prayer com-
New York. He was a supporter of many
positions), Yiddish songs, and pieces
Jewish organizations throughout the
composed by the performers (Gross and community and the country.
Finkelstein). A festive des-
"What we never fully
sert afterglow will follow.
knew or appreciated was
Proceeds from ticket
the extent to which Cantor
sales will go toward the
Vieder and Gitta raised
newly established Cantor
significant sums for the
Larry & Gitta Vieder
Cantors Assembly,' says
Memorial Chesed Fund
concert chair Paul Magy of
of the Cantors Assembly.
Birmingham.
Cantor Steve Stein, execu-
"These funds were used
tive vice president of the
to help support those who
Cantors Assembly, remem-
had devoted themselves
bers how "Cantor Vieder, in
to the Jewish community
a quiet and non-public way, Larry Vieder
and to the Jewish nesha-
frequently assisted others
mah [spirit], but who have
in need.
themselves fallen on hard times.
"The Vieder Memorial Chesed Fund
"Through this concert, we hope to
has been established to assist cantors
continue that effort on their behalf,' Magy
who are facing serious financial chal-
said. The fact that so many talented and
lenges. In doing so, having been inspired world renowned chazzanim wanted to
by the Vieders' acts of loving-kindness,
participate in this concert — volunteer-
our goal is to appropriately perpetuate
ing their time — is an amazing statement
their memories:'
of what the Vieders meant to so many
Cantor Vieder served Adat Shalom for
and how their memory will endure'
48 years. During that time, he earned
Patron tickets are $500, Sponsors
wide respect as a compassionate friend
are $360 and Chai Donors are $180; all
and an inspirational teacher to hundreds include two tickets, special seating and
of Adat Shalom youngsters and adults.
other benefits. General admission is $25
After his retirement in 1993, he contin-
and includes the afterglow.
ued to work with bar/bat mitzvah stu-
Concert co-chairs are Arlene and
dents, officiate at High Holiday services
Asher Tilchin of Farmington Hills.
and remained very much a vital part of
Purchase tickets at www.adatshalom.
the congregation up until his death.
org. Or call Caren Harwood, (248) 851-
He was active in the Cantors
5100. Adat Shalom is located at 29901
Assembly, was a life member of its
Middlebelt, Farmington Hills.

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