What is the role of a 'Cantor' in a synagogue?

A Cantor (Hazzan) is a professional singer who leads the congregation in chanting prayers and sacred readings from the Torah.

Global Religious Institutions

UPSC Archival Analysis

The Jewish place of worship is called a Synagogue. It is a center for prayer, communal study of the Torah, and religious gathering.

Exam Year

1995

Evidence Source

ID: ART_MIS_1995_74 Ref: The Jewish Religion: A Companion by Louis Jacobs