About Congregation B'nai Israel
Cantor Shana Onigman found her passion - and career - when she was asked as a
teen to lead High Holiday services in her tiny congregation outside of Boston. She
was able to combine her love of music, voice, and Judaism, and a Cantor was born!
After graduating from Bennington College, Cantor
Onigman studied at the Jewish Theological
Seminary for two years before transferring to
Hebrew College in Newton, MA in 2004.
She became its first Cantor-Education Program
graduate. She also holds a Masters Degree in
Jewish Education and a certificate in Jewish
Special Education.
After serving as cantor at Temple Ohabei Shalom
in Brookline, MA, Cantor Onigman joined CBI in
July 2007. She resides in Morristown with her husband
Matthew, and children Lila and Ilan.
