Henry Rosenblum

Henry Rosenblum is a notable figure in the music field, specifically in the realm of Jewish liturgical music. He held the position of hazzan at the Forest Hills Jewish Center in Queens, New York, from 2010 to 2021. Prior to this, he served as the Dean of the H.L. Miller Cantorial School at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, a role he held from 1998 to 2010. This appointment was significant, as he was the first hazzan to be appointed as Dean of the Cantorial School.

As Dean of the Cantorial School, Rosenblum had a profound impact on the institution and the next generation of hazzanim. He is widely regarded as a beloved mentor, guiding and inspiring a cohort of cantors during his tenure. Under his leadership, the H.L. Miller Cantorial School underwent a transformation, enabling it to attract talented students and establish itself as a competitive force alongside other prominent institutions, such as the School of Sacred Music at Hebrew Union College. Rosenblum's legacy continues to be felt through the many hazzanim he mentored and the lasting changes he implemented during his time as Dean.