Chazan Joel Kaplan
Chazan Joel Kaplan
Joel Kaplan served as Cantor of Congregation Beth Sholom from 2003 until 2021. Cantor Kaplan served previously as Cantor of Cong. Kneseth Israel (the White Shul) in Far Rockaway, Queens and the Ocean Avenue Jewish Center in Brooklyn.
Cantor Kaplan is beloved by all for his rich tenor voice as well as for his caring and concern for all our congregants. His commitment to Chazanut reflects his deep regard for the uplifting power of tefillah and his gentle caring for all in Beth Sholom and our community. His love of Chazanut has been reflected in his deep involvement in our Annual Beth Sholom Cantorial Concert.
As a child, Cantor Kaplan was an alto soloist with the Ben Friedman choir, accompanying Cantor Moshe Koussevitzky and Paul Zim and was a featured soloist on a number of record albums, including the Zamir Chorale, Pirchei Sings, and the Ohr Chodosh.
Cantor Kaplan served a four year term as President of the Cantorial Council of America and was elected Honorary President of the Council. The CCA is affiliated with the Sarah and Philp Belz School of Jewish Music of Yeshiva University and is the member organization of orthodox cantors in the United States and Canada.
Cantor Kaplan and his wife, Leah reside in Far Rockaway, and are the proud parents of twelve children and many grandchildren.
Sun, May 5 2024
27 Nisan 5784
Davening Times
Today's Sefirah Count Is 12
היום שנים עשר יום שהם שבוע אחד וחמשה ימים לעמר |
Today's Calendar
Shacharis : 7:30am |
Shacharis : 8:30am |
Mincha/Maariv : 7:45pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Kedoshim
Shabbos, May 11 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, May 10, 7:42pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbos, May 11, 8:45pm |
Yom HaShoah
Monday, May 6 |
Zmanim
Alos Hashachar | 4:14am |
Earliest Tallis | 4:52am |
Netz (Sunrise) | 5:48am |
Latest Shema | 9:19am |
Zman Tefillah | 10:30am |
Chatzos (Midday) | 12:52pm |
Mincha Gedola | 1:27pm |
Mincha Ketana | 4:59pm |
Plag HaMincha | 6:27pm |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 7:56pm |
Tzais Hakochavim | 8:41pm |
More >> |