Schatz

Schatz is both a German surname meaning "treasure" or "treasury" (the name may be ornamental or occupational, as in a town treasurer), and (more commonly) a Jewish surname meaning cantor.

The latter version of "Schatz" or "Shatz" is a Hebrew acronym for "shaliach tzibbur", lit. "emissary of the congregation", i.e., the person who happens to be leading the prayers in synagogue. In small congregations, this may be a learned layman, while in larger synagogues, this is generally a (semi)professional cantor.

The term "Schatz" is also used as a term of endearment in German-speaking countries, comparable to "Honey" or "Darling" in English.

Some people with the surname Schatz or Shatz:

• Judith Schatz
• Aaron Schatz, NFL analyst and creator of the website Football Outsiders
• Albert Schatz, three people of this name
  • Albert Schatz (law)
  • Albert Schatz (music)
  • Albert Schatz (scientist)
• Bezalel "Lilik" Schatz, artist, son of Boris Schatz and brother of Zahara Schatz
• Boris Schatz, founder of Bezalel Academy
• Carsten Schatz
• Donny Schatz
• George C. Schatz, American theoretical chemist
• Ilene Kristen, (born Ilene Schatz)
• Jerry Tucker, (born Jerome H. Schatz)
• Mark Schatz, musician
• Mike Schatz
• Noam Schatz, drummer for Mobius Band
• Paul Schatz, (1898-1979), a sculptor, inventor and mathematician
• Roman Schatz
• Suzi Schatz, Director of Business Development, SVM E-Business Solutions
• Thomas "Tommy" Rivera Schatz
• Noah Schatz, Chicago based Real Estate Developer. Developed 41 story 600 N. Fairbanks skyscraper designed by Helmut Jahn Downtown Chicago
• Warren Schatz
• Zahara Schatz, Israeli fine and decorative artist

See also

• Schatz-Walzer (Treasure Waltz)

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