Cantor Michael Smolash sits proudly in the Stephen Gottlieb z”l Cantorial Chair at Temple Israel, where he has served since 2004.
Cantor Smolash is also a student of Australia’s Rabbi Dr. Laibl Wolf, one of the foremost teachers of kabbalah today, and teaches classes and individual learning on the mystical aspects of Judaism for progressive communities.
Michael's 15 year career in music theater included roles such as Sparky in Forever Plaid, Billy Lawlor in Forty Second Street, and Matt in The Fantasticks. Cantor Smolash was called to Temple Israel’s pulpit while in the Toronto cast of The Producers, where he covered the lead role of Leo Bloom.
Michael is married to Dr. Jen Green, a naturopathic doctor and published researcher. They have two amazing children, Ayla and Cedar.
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[email protected]To learn more about Cantor Smolash, please visit his website at www.MichaelSmolash.com