His first vocal training was as a boy alto in the Czernowitz Synagogue. His talents were quickly recognised and by 1924 he was featured in his first solo recital in Czernowitz singing traditional Jewish songs and arias by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini and Bizet.
As a young boy, he received vocal training at the Czernowitz Synagogue, where his exceptional talent was quickly recognized. By 1924, he had already made his solo debut in Czernowitz, performing traditional Jewish songs and classical pieces by renowned composers.