ברוך דין האמת Barukh Dayyan Ha-emet

Our congregation is saddened by the news of the passing of Cantor Robert Kieval on Sunday, January 23, 2022 (21 Shevat 5782). Cantor Kieval served as Senior Cantor at B'nai Israel from 1977 to 2001. More recently, he served on the faculty at the Jewish Theological Seminary and has led popular virtual classes through the Cantors Assembly. A sampling of his amazing musical and liturgical skill is available here. Cantor Kieval is survived by his wife, Gayna Kieval; sons Moshe (Eden) Kieval and Josh (Maria) Kieval; and nine grandchildren. Logistical details are described below.

Funeral Service 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 25 East Midwood Jewish Center, in Brooklyn, NY Click here to view the funeral service via Zoom; Meeting ID: 822 3192 0946; Passcode: 1625EMJC Also available via live-stream by clicking here. If listening by phone, dial: 646-558-8656; Dial-in Meeting ID: 822 3192 0946; Dial-in Passcode: 78647426 Interment to follow at Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge, NJ  Shiva and Minyan Location and Times The family will be receiving shiva callers at the Kieval apartment, 1740 Ocean Avenue, Apt. 10G, in Brooklyn, at the following times: Wednesday & Thursday, January 26 & 27: 3:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday, January 29: motzei shabbat (6:15 PM) - 9:00 PM Sunday, January 30: 3:00 - 8:00 PM May God comfort the family of Cantor Robert Kieval among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

If you wish to memorialize Cantor Kieval through a contribution to B'nai Israel, please click here to give online. The family will be notified of your generosity.

Please direct correspondence to: Gayna Kieval, 1740 Ocean Avenue, Apt. 10G, Brooklyn, NY 11230.

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