. Harry Newman is a retired cantor with thirty-four years of spiritual leadership in two Southern California congregations. In 1990 he was cited an Exemplary Teacher by the Orange County Bureau of Jewish Education. Cantor Newman’s many years of teaching both children and adults have helped develop his unusual awareness of life. Cantor Newman’s genuine love of people, always reflected in his classes, had a major impact on many of the lives he touched during his years on the pulpit. His vocal interpretations of the liturgy, gave his Sabbath and holiday services a special spirituality.