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Lindi
Rivers came to Holy Blossom Temple in the fall of 2005 to substitute
for Cantor Maissner who was preparing to take a four-month
sabbatical. As a Cantorial Soloist, she now assumes the position
of part-time Chazzan Sheini, while continuing her studies with
Cantor Maissner.
Lindi began her career as a
Cantorial Soloist at Temple Sinai, then had the honour of fulfilling
this role at Temple Anshe Sholom in Hamilton for two years. She
has been a guest Cantorial Soloist in various congregations in Southern
Ontario, as well as at Temple Sholom in Vancouver.
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sang for many years with the Temple Sinai choir, and subsequently with
the Temple Sinai Ensemble Choir, the latter under the direction of Judy
Adelman Gershon. Currently, Lindi sings with Lachan Jewish Chamber
Choir, under the direction of Cantor Benjamin Maissner.
Lindi holds a Master of
Social Work degree from the University of Toronto and worked for 17
years as a psychotherapist before deciding to focus solely on her
Cantorial career. Lindi and her husband, Dr. Stephen Rivers are
parents to Camilo, Sophie and Talia.
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