New Bedford ICC honors Rabbi Kanter

Rabbi Raphael Kanter

Rabbi Raphael Kanter will be honored by The Inter-Church-Council (ICC) of Greater New Bedford on Nov. 1 with the Sydney Adams Award for Clergy.  The award, named for the longest-serving minister of the ICC, honors those members of the clergy who have exemplified the willingness and desire to work for the good of the community, in cooperation with other faiths and organizations.

The honor will be awarded to Kanter as part of the program, “Bringing Community Together,” at White’s of Westport, at 5 p.m.

Kanter has served as the spiritual leader of Tifereth Israel Congregation since 1997.  He is a 1992 graduate of the Rabbinical School of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, and he also holds a Master of Arts degree from the Jewish Theological Seminary and a Master of Education degree in psychological counseling from Columbia University.

In August, Tifereth Israel Congregation celebrated his 18-year anniversary at the synagogue with a gala reception.

To participate in the celebration, contact Connie@iccgnb.org or call Rev. David A. Lima at 508-951-4347.