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Max Helfman

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Died
  
1963

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Max Helfman (1901-1963) was a Polish-American Jewish composer, choral conductor, and educator. He is most notable for directing the Brandeis-Bardin Institute for seventeen years. He was also well known for socialist and pro-Zionist causes and affiliations.

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Early life

Helfman was born to Radzyń Podlaski, where his father taught and led a choir. The family moved to New York's Lower East Side in 1909.

Career

Helfman directed or led the following choirs:

  • Temple Israel in New York City (1928), succeeded Zavel Zilberts
  • Park Avenue Synagogue (Cantor, 1928-1940)
  • Curtis Institute of Music 1929-1932, Fellowship
  • Jewish People’s Philharmonic Chorus (1937-1940) affiliated with Jewish Workers Musical Alliance
  • Brandeis Camp, Winterdale Pennsylvania (1947-1951)
  • Brandeis Arts Institute (1947-1952)
  • College of Jewish Studies in Los Angeles (Director, Department of Sacred Music, 1954-1957)
  • University of Judaism in Los Angeles (Dean of College of Fine Arts, 1958-?)

    • References

    Max Helfman Wikipedia
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