Our Cantor

Cantor Sara Geller joined our staff in July 2002.  She brings over 10 years experience to our synagogue, having served as cantor at two congregations in Massachusetts.  A lyric soprano, she combines operatic vocal studies with her advanced Judaic knowledge and lifelong commitment to Jewish tradition to provide congregants with a worship experience conducive to active participation as well as individual prayer.

Cantor Geller earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and English at Cornell University and a Master of Arts degree in near eastern and Judaic studies at Brandeis University.  She was admitted to the Cantors Assembly in 1999 and received her commission as Hazzan-Minister in 2002.  She served as vice president of the Jewish Ministers Cantors Association of New England.

During her career, Cantor Geller has prepared bar and bat mitzvah students to lead services and chant their Torah and Haftorah portions.  She has taught adult education courses in synagogue skills.  Cantor Geller has worked with professional and volunteer adult choirs as well as a kid's choir.  She enjoys teaching and singing with students in day school, Hebrew school, preschool, and summer camp settings.  

"I am very excited to be part of a community that celebrates Judaism and where people of all ages are eager to learn more and participate more," Cantor Geller says.

Originally from New Rochelle, N.Y., Cantor Geller is married to attorney Leon Geller, a Newton, Mass. native.  They have two daughters, Ruth and Becky.