Cantor Ted Labow is excited to be the spiritual leader of Agudas Israel Congregation, which prides itself on being engaging and welcoming. He shares Agudas Israel’s love of Judaism, Israel, and dedication to our members and the Hendersonville community. With his warmth and passion for learning, he brings new meaning and joy to Jewish practice at Agudas Israel.

Cantor Labow has a diverse background rooted in synagogues internationally. He has served as an educator and cantor in several congregations in Canada, the United States and recently, Australia. A native Canadian, he graduated with a bachelor of fine arts from York University (Ontario) in Jazz Piano and Composition and received his cantorial certification from the HUC/JIR Board on Cantorial Certification in 2005.

His musical and artistic skills deepen his spiritual leadership. He composes and arranges Jewish music, plays several instruments, and has sung operatic roles on stages in New York, Ontario, Philadelphia, Toronto and Italy among others. He is accomplished at Hebrew calligraphy, creates Judaic artwork and speaks several languages including Hebrew.