Sol Zim is the descendant of five generations of cantors. Zim's father, Samuel Zimelman, served as cantor of the Hochschule Synagogue in Łomazy, Poland, and Congregation Shaarey Tphiloh in Portland, Maine.
Sol Zim is celebrated for his highly distinctive compositions and has written hundreds of popular & recognizable melodies and arrangements , which are sung in Congregations over the world. His 23 Recordings feature Yiddish, Israeli, Chassidic, Broadway, Opera and Pop Music. Most of his recordings contain original material and they include music for all ages. He is considered to be one of the most important Jewish cantors.
Zim studied at Yeshiva Torah Vodaath, Yeshiva University High School, Brooklyn College, New York University and received his doctorate from the Jewish Theological Seminary. He lives in Queens, NY.
See also Sol Zim at Wikpedia.
See a selection of Sol Zim songs in Youtube.
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