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Jewish Community Welcomes New Cantor

Congregation KTI in Port Chester welcomes enthusiastic new Cantor, Alexis Konigsberg, a recent graduate of Cantorial School at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City.

The Congregation KTI in Port Chester is heading into the High Holidays on a high note with the addition of their new cantor, Alexis Konigsberg. KTI, which stands for Kneses Tifereth Israel, has been a center for outreach to the Port Chester, Rye and Greenwich communities for over 120 years, its synagogue located on King Street in Port Chester.

"We are excited to welcome Cantor Konigsberg to KTI," said Sam Barkin, president of the congregation, in a recent press release. "Her spirit and spirituality as well as, of course, her beautiful voice will energize our congregation and the local Jewish community."

Cantor Konigsberg realized she had musical talents at a young age and always felt blessed to be able to express her love for her synagogue through singing. As a recent graduate from Cantorial School at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City, she will now lead services and assist Rabbi Jaymme Alpert, making KTI one of the few conservative congregations to feature both a female Rabbi  and Cantor.

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"It's a big deal for a conservative synagogue to have two female clergy," explained Konigsberg. "I think it's an amazing thing to have a congregation led by two strong, intelligent women who care so much for this community."

While Konigsberg's sublime voice will be heard by all who attend services, she will also be teaching music to pupils at KTI's Hebrew school and early childhood program and even preparing students for their Bar and Bat Mitzvahs.

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Check out the video below to learn more about Cantor Konigsberg as she gives us an exclusive showcase of her musical talents.

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