[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING NORMAN BRODY, CANTOR OF TEMPLE BETH EL

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 6, 2016

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Norman Brody, who is 
the cantor of Temple Beth El in West Palm Beach, Florida. He has served 
this congregation since 1986 and is one of Palm Beach County's most 
famous and popular cantors. Cantor Brody was educated at the B'Nai Zion 
and College of Jewish Studies in Chicago, Illinois. He later attended 
the University of Michigan, where he received both his Bachelor's and 
Master's degrees.
  Cantor Brody sang with the Chicago Lyric Opera and the New York Opera 
Company, appearing with another famous tenor, Placido Domingo. He was 
also the featured soloist and musical arranger for the Winged Victory 
Singers and, from 1965 to 1980, he appeared in top hotels and on 
concert stages, as well as on radio and television.
  Before coming to Temple Beth El, he was the cantor at Temple Emanuel 
in Andover, Massachusetts, Temple Emeth in Brookline, Massachusetts and 
at Beth Israel Mikra Kodesh in Baltimore, Maryland. Besides having an 
award winning voice, Norman Brody has received the City of Peace Award 
and the Community Achievement Award from American ORT.
  His annual concert is a highlight of every year, regularly drawing 
huge crowds to hear ``the man with the golden voice'' perform religious 
music, show tunes and popular standards. An accomplished pianist, he 
accompanies himself at Sabbath services to the delight of congregants, 
who have remarked that it's always a special occasion when they hear 
him sing.
  Cantor Brody also devotes time to conducting Temple Beth El's Youth 
and Adult Choirs and is a dedicated and committed member of our 
community. He is active in many organizations, including B'Nai B'rith, 
the Palm Beach County Clergy Cantor's Association and Ambassadors 
Society of Trustees of Israel Bonds.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor this fine man, who is not only a 
tremendous treasure for Temple Beth El, but an enormous credit to his 
community and our nation.

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