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What is cantor's lectern?
The stand in which a Jewish Cantor (someone who leads a Jewish service) rests the Torah on.
Who is the leader of a Jewish religious service?
Prayers may be led by a cantor (chazan), or any knowledgeable member of the congregation.See also:More about Jewish prayerJudaism's teachers are its rabbis, or knowledgeable Jewish laity.See also:Jewish teachers throughout history
How do you use cantor in a sentence?
The cantor will be singing the Jewish songs for the party.
What is the clergy of Jewish?
A rabbi and a cantor.
What is the Jewish name for cantor?
Chazan.
What is the difference between cantor and rabbi?
No, a cantor is a person who is trained to chant prayers and Torah in Judaism. He cannot perform wedding ceremonies, etc as a cantor. A Cantor or Hazzan is invested clergy. He or she has a master's degree as studied Jewish ritual, law and liturgy. Additionally they are professional, skilled musicians who have learned the rich and extensive skill and history of Hazzanut. The is NOTHING a rabbi can that an invested (Ordained degreed) cantor cannot. This included weddings, funeral, bris, etc. The original poster may have been confused with the cantorial soloist. This is a person who have a very good voice perhaps may know Hebrew and may or may not be Jewish who chants parts of the service. A cantor is a part of Jewish clergy and can have leadership role in a synagogue.
A Jewish religious leader?
A cantor sings.
What do you call the singing leader in Jewish religious services?
The Solo singer or singing leader in Jewish and Christian liturgical music is called the cantor.
Who leads the service in the synagogue?
The cantor.
Can the cantor perform Jewish weddings if a rabbi is not available?
Yes.
What is Jewish temples a lead by?
Any Jewish person over the age of 13 can lead a synagogue service, as long as at least 10 Jews are present. Often the Rabbi or Cantor leads the service, but this is not a requirement. In orthodox tradition, only a man can lead a service, unless there are only women present.
What is a religious Jewish singer called?
The "cantor" is the person who does most of the singing in synagogue.
