Background
Merel, Sheldon Foster was born on May 18, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Paul and Frieda (Schwartz) Merel.
Merel, Sheldon Foster was born on May 18, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Paul and Frieda (Schwartz) Merel.
Student, New York State Maritime Academy, New York City, 1944. Bachelor of Business Administration, College City New York, 1947. Bachelor Sacred Music, Hebrew Union College, New York City, 1952.
Doctor of Philosophy in Music, Hebrew Union College, New York City, 1998.
Cantor Temple Beth El, South Bend, Indiana, 1952-1956. Cantor, educator South Shore Temple, Chicago, 1956-1958, Temple Sinai, Oakland, California, 1958-1969. Cantor Holy Blossom Temple, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1969-1979, Congregation Beth Israel, San Diego, 1979-1991, cantor emeritus, since 1991.
Board member Oakland (California) Zoological Society, 1965-1969, Jewish Family Services, 1998. With United States Merchant Marines, World World War World War II. Member American Conference Cantors (national board directors), Talent Bank of San Francisco Opera Guild.
Married Marcie Deutsch, June 29, 1933. Children: Joshua, Daniel, Judith.