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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.
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What is the clergy of Jewish?
A rabbi and a cantor.
Who is under the rabbi in judaism?
The cantor
What is the name of the person that helps you learn the Torah?
The rabbi or cantor
Can the cantor perform Jewish weddings if a rabbi is not available?
Yes.
People who work in a synagogue?
The Rabbi The gabbai The shammes The board of trustees Synagogue president The cantor
What is the difference between a cantor's lectern and a bimah?
A Cantor's lectern (known in Hebrew as an "Amud") is where the cantor prays. The Bimah is where the Torah is read. Occasionally, a cantor will pray from the Bimah. The Bimah is traditionally on a raised platform, whereas the Cantor's lectern is not.
Who is Judaism led by?
There is no Hierarchy The Rabbi is the head of each synagogue then there is a cantor and the people.
Did Cantor David Benedict star in goodbye col?
He did appear in the film as the rabbi , but was not " the star"
What Lithuanian born son of a rabbi played the son of a cantor in The Jazz Singer?
Al Jolson
Who normally leads the service in a synagogue?
The Rabbi leads the order of the service and the Cantor leads the prayers.
What is canaan's social structure?
first it is the God, then the rabbi, then the cantor, finally the original Jewish people.
What is the tittle of the religious leader of a synagogue?
The religious leader in a synagogue is a rabbi. The person leading the prayers is the cantor.
