Background
Ruben, Bruce Leonard was born on February 28, 1952 in New York City. Son of Laurens Norman and Judith Marion (Starr) Ruben.
Ruben, Bruce Leonard was born on February 28, 1952 in New York City. Son of Laurens Norman and Judith Marion (Starr) Ruben.
Bachelor of Science in Music, Indiana University, 1975. Master of Arts in Religion, Indiana University, 1977. Bachelor in Sacred Music, Jewish Theological Seminary, New York City, 1981.
Doctor of Philosophy in History, City University of New York, 1997.
Student cantor Nanuet (New York ) Hebrew Center, 1978-1980. Cantor Congregation Agudath Israel, Caldwell, New Jersey, 1980-1982, Temple Shaaray Tefila, New York City, since 1982. Adjunct instructor Hunter College, 1989-1996, 99—.
Member Commission on Synagogue Music, Union American Hebrew Congregations, New York City, since 1995, Joint Commission on Cantorial Placement, since 1999.
Member Association Jewish Studies, Cantors Assembly, American Conference Cantors, American Jewish History Society, American Society Jewish Music, Yorkville Christian Jewish Council (board member 1995-1999, Distinguished Service award 1996).
Married Judith Sue Clurman, June 15, 1982. 1 child, Ari Solomon.