ב"ה
Chazan; Cantor |
|
|
Sort by:
|
|
|
Related Topics
Mechitzah (15)
Ark, The (Synagogue) (10)
Amud (2)
Bimah (4)
Public Torah Reading (367)
Chazan; Cantor (3)
Genizah (4)
The cantor, or chazan (hazzan) in Hebrew, leads the prayers in synagogue. In ancient times, the term chazzan actually referred to a person with authority over communal affairs. However, today it refers exclusively to a prayer leader. Who Is the Chazan? In...
The Chazzan
Most prayers are led by a member of the congregation who serves as chazzan or canter. The congregation follows the leader for the duration of the prayer service.
Discover who is fit to lead, what to wear, what to recite aloud, and when to pause.
| |