In addition to having held several prestigious posts (including in Europe and the United States), Helfgot has performed in concerts all over the world. In December 2006, under the auspices of Cantors World, he performed a solo concert at the Metropolitan Opera House with the New York Philharmonic. In December 2010, he performed at the White House during a Chanukah menorah lighting ceremony. He has also performed in distinguished venues, synagogues and concert halls in almost every European city and the world over, including the Warsaw Opera House in Poland, Henry Crown Hall in Jerusalem and Carnegie Hall in New York City. His solo albums, recorded with one of the world authorities on cantorial music have reached record breaking sales in this niche market.
Helfgot currently serves as chief cantor of the historic Park East Synagogue in New York City.