Max Helfman
Max Helfman (1901-1963) was a Polish-American Jewish composer, choral conductor, and educator.[1][2][3] He is most notable for directing the Brandeis-Bardin Institute for seventeen years.[1] He was also well known for socialist and pro-Zionist causes and affiliations.[1]
Early life
Helfman was born to Radzyń Podlaski, where his father taught and led a choir.[1] The family moved to New York's Lower East Side in 1909.[1]
Career
Helfman directed or led the following choirs:
- Temple Israel in New York City (1928), succeeded Zavel Zilberts[1]
- Park Avenue Synagogue (Cantor, 1928-1940)[1]
- Curtis Institute of Music 1929-1932, Fellowship[1]
- Jewish People’s Philharmonic Chorus (1937-1940) affiliated with Jewish Workers Musical Alliance[1]
- Brandeis Camp, Winterdale Pennsylvania (1947-1951)[1]
- Brandeis Arts Institute (1947-1952)[1]
- College of Jewish Studies in Los Angeles (Director, Department of Sacred Music, 1954-1957)[1]
- University of Judaism in Los Angeles (Dean of College of Fine Arts, 1958-?) [1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Milken Archive of Jewish Music - People - Max Helfman". www.milkenarchive.org. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
- ^ "Review of Max Helfman: Di Naye Hagode | Jewish Virtual Library". www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
- ^ "Emanu-El | Max Helfman". www.emanuelnyc.org. Retrieved 2016-07-20.