Cantor Neal Taibel
 

Cantor Neal Taibel received his Master’s in Sacred Music degree and ordination from the H.L. Miller Cantorial School at Jewish Theological Seminary in May 2024. He is also a graduate of the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. A classically trained tenor, he was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Neal has been blessed to have been mentored by Cantor David Propis and Cantor Meir Finkelstein, at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, where he has been leading full Shabbat services, in the Cantors’ absence, since he was 15 years old.

In his senior year, at the University of Miami, Neal was honored to be asked to lead full High Holiday services at the Miami Hillel. During his time in Miami, he performed in several fully staged operas and opera scene programs.

Neal has led High Holiday services at Congregation Ahavas Chesed in Alabama, helped lead a High Holiday family service program at Congregation Shaarey Tzedek in Detroit and has returned to the Miami Hillel to lead full High Holiday services. He has served as Cantorial Intern at Brotherhood Synagogue in New York City for the past two years.

Neal completed a semester living and studying in Jerusalem, where he was privileged to be immersed in Israeli culture for an extended period of time.

Neal’s great passions are singing on the bimah, performing opera, and following his hometown sports teams, especially the Rockets and Astros. He is humbled and honored to have the opportunity to make a difference in the Jewish community, by helping others experience the inspirational gifts of Jewish music and prayer. You can reach Cantor Taibel at cantor@tbssrq.org