Michelle Auslander Cohen, Senior Cantorial Associate
Michelle Auslander Cohen, Senior Cantorial Leader
Michelle Auslander Cohen is originally from Skokie, Illinois, and now calls Boca Raton home, where she serves as the Senior Cantorial Associate at Temple Beth El. For the past fifteen years, Michelle has been an integral part of the Temple Beth El clergy team, leading worship services, directing multiple choirs, composing original music, officiating B’nai Mitzvah ceremonies, and performing in concerts.
Deeply committed to inspiring spiritual connection and growth, Michelle leads several programs for adults, including the monthly Women’s Rosh Chodesh group and Momentum: A Year-Long Journey of Growth, which culminates in a transformative trip to Israel. She also heads the Temple’s Israel Task Force, dedicated to strengthening congregants’ spiritual and cultural connection to Israel through meaningful programming.
Blogs By This Author
Shabbat Message
Chapter 1: Shabbat Message from Senior Cantorial Leader Michelle Auslander Cohen
Click Here to listen to a video recording of Shehecheyanu by Cantorial Associate, Todd Herzog This Shabbat marks a sacred first. After fifteen years of serving as a Cantorial Associate at Temple Beth El, I have the privilege of beginning a new chapter as your Senior Cantorial Leader. This Shabbat,
July 10, 2026
Shabbat Message
Divine Inspiration: Shabbat Message from Senior Cantorial Associate Michelle Auslander Cohen
“Step into the light of who you are; Lech l’cha, embark on a journey of self-awareness and manifest your life’s purpose. You need only listen to discover your purpose, as within your spirit is great beauty.” -Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar This week, in parashat Lech L’cha, we read these powerful
October 31, 2025
Shabbat Message
Make Our Garden Grow: Shabbat Message from Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen
“We will not live in perfect harmony, because there is no such thing in this world. We can only promise to do our best and live our lives; dear God, that is all we can promise in truth…We’re neither pure, nor wise nor good, we’ll do the best we know.
May 23, 2025
Shabbat Message
Musical Inspiration: Shabbat Message from Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen
Interlochen Arts Camp was my second home during my high school years. I spent four glorious summers at this beautiful center for the Arts in the northern part of Michigan, where campers from ages 5-18 came from all over the world to hone their chosen craft. Summers were filled with
August 23, 2024
Israel
Yom Ha’atzmaut: Shabbat Message from Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen
Years ago, while pursuing a career in opera, every coach and conductor I worked with told me my voice was perfect for La Bohème. I spent hundreds of hours in my twenties practicing this music, yet there came a point when I made a decision that I would never be
May 17, 2024
Shabbat Message
It’s The Journey: Shabbat Message from Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen
Tonight, we celebrate the women of Temple Beth El with our annual Sisterhood Shabbat service. What I have come to not only love, but to cherish about women is the enormous variety of emotions they feel, as well the incredible level of productivity they can achieve in any given day.
March 29, 2024
Shabbat Message
On Courage: Shabbat Message from Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen
“The whole world is a very narrow bridge, and the most important part is not to be afraid.”
May 12, 2023