Rosenblatt, Josef, 1882-1933

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Yossele Rosenblatt was born on May 9, 1882, in Bila Tserkva, Russian Empire. The scion of a long line of cantors, Rosenblatt's devoutly religious upbringing prevented him from receiving formal musical training at any of the great academies of his day. He began his career as a member of the local synagogue choir. At the age of 7, he moved with his family to Sadigora, Bukovina (Austria). When he was 17 years old, Rosenblatt went to Vienna for several months, during which he officiated in the largest synagogues of the city. He informally studied with Jacob Maerz, an accomplished singer and musician as well as a wealthy merchant.

In the early part of the 20th century Rosenblatt served congregations throughout Europe and American. Rosenblatt's fame extended beyond the Jewish world earning him large concert fees, a singing role in the 1927 film The Jazz Singer, and the sobriquet "The Jewish Caruso".

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referencedIn Miscellaneous photographs and graphics, 1870-[ca.1981] New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf Koussevitzky, David, 1911 or 1912-1985. David Kusevitzky [sound recording] : Jan[uary] 10, 1970, part I : archival tape. Jewish Theological Seminary of America
creatorOf Neumann, Richard J. [Synagogue music collection, miscellaneous / composed, arranged or transcribed by Richard J. Neumann]. Jewish Theological Seminary of America
creatorOf Rosenblatt, Joseph, 1882-1933. Hineni heani mimaas [Multimédia multisupport] / Yossele Rosenblatt, chant. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
creatorOf Coopersmith, Harry, 1902-1975. [Synagogue music collection, miscellaneous : / collected by Harry Coopersmith]. Jewish Theological Seminary of America
creatorOf Posner, Meyer. [Synagogue music collection, miscellaneous cantorials : for (high) solo voice / composed, copied or arranged by M. Posner] Jewish Theological Seminary of America
referencedIn Central Relief Committee records, 1914-1958, 1914-1950 (bulk). New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf Lipsicas, Hillel, 1904-1980. Cantor Hillel Lipsicas papers, 1874-1986 (bulk, 1925-1986). Jewish Historical Society of Maryland Library
creatorOf Koussevitzky, David, 1911 or 1912-1985. Cantor David Kusevitzky [sound recording] : 1961 Annual concert : archival tape. Jewish Theological Seminary of America
creatorOf Rosenblatt, Joseph, 1882-1933. Hineni heani mimaas [Multimédia multisupport] / Yossele Rosenblatt, chant. Bibliothèque nationale de France, BnF
creatorOf Posner, Meyer. [Synagogue music collection, entire liturgical year cantorials : for (high) solo voice / composed, copied or arranged by M. Posner] Jewish Theological Seminary of America
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associatedWith Boro Park Historical Society. corporateBody
associatedWith Central Committee for the Relief of Jews Suffering Through the War. corporateBody
associatedWith Coopersmith, Harry, 1902-1975. person
associatedWith Koussevitzky, David, 1911 or 1912-1985. person
associatedWith Lipsicas, Hillel, 1904-1980. person
associatedWith Neumann, Richard J. person
associatedWith Posner, Meyer. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Jerusalem 06 IL
Bila Tserkva 13 UA
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Birth 1882-05-09

Death 1933-06-19

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