Hazzan Sirull is regarded as South Carolina’s premier Jewish voice. He was born and raised in South Florida. He was the lead soloist for the Beth David Junior Choir, and was a touring member of the widely renowned Miami Choir Boys. He attended the Hebrew Academy of Greater Miami, as well as the Mesivta High School, and was a graduate of the Landow Yeshiva on Miami Beach. Hazzan Sirull is a member of the Cantors Assembly, the Guild for Temple Musicians, the Jewish War Veterans, the Jewish Historical Society, and is an executive board member for the Charleston Clergy Association. He is known as an exponent of authentic and traditional synagogue music and has appeared in programs internationally. His most recent work includes the CD release of Mizmor Shir, a collection of 15 cantorial pieces. His current position includes the duties of Religious School Executive Director and Director of Pirchei Charleston, the community’s Junior Choir. He is the author of the book V’shinantam Livanecha, the innovative Religious School curriculum and was a recipient of the Jewish Commission’s Instructor of the Year award. The Hazzan is an instructor in the Jewish Studies program at the College of Charleston and also serves as the Jewish Chaplain for the Citadel Military College. Hazzan Sirull’s wife Stacy, is a Registered Medical Assistant, and currently attending the Nursing Program at Trident Technical College. They have two daughters, Sara and Devorah.

I am a relative newcomer to the Charleston area myself. It didn’t take very long however, for me to learn that Synagogue Emanu-El is committed to offering special and meaningful programming for every one of it’s families. It’s a congregation that provides a caring and supportive environment of spiritual fulfillment. At the same time, the members are able to form social bonds that will enrich their lives and the community at large.

First, I join with Rabbi Zionce in articulating a goal that our services be
participatory, true to the liturgy, and meaningful for our lives today. I strive at all times to accurately interpret and enrich the text of our prayers.

Second, I serve as the principal of our Religious School, and accept the challenge of creating our next generation of Jewish leaders. Our intention is to have all the students feel the joy of Judaism and to want to carry that joy with them throughout their lives.