Cantor Gerber has been the cantor at Congregation Beth Israel since his graduation from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion's School of Sacred Music in 1983, becoming our first fulltime cantor. Prior to attending HUC-JIR, Cantor Gerber graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Michigan School of Music. He has performed with opera companies in Israel and Germany and has been a soloist with many prestigious musical ensembles in the United States and abroad including Houston Oratorio Society and the Houston Symphony. Cantor Gerber has been a board member and officer of the American Conference of Cantors, served on various UAHC committees and his communal involvement has included the United Way "Campaign for the Homeless" and the Braes Interfaith Ministries Choir.

In addition to singing for services and officiating at life cycle events; Cantor Gerber trains and directs the Beth Israel B'nai Mitzvah program, teaches in Religious School, and directs the Junior Choir. Married to Graciela, the Gerbers have three children, Yoni, Dafna, and Aviva.