hazzan
Noun
Meaning
hazzan (plural hazzans or hazzanim)
(Judaism) A Jewish cantor in a synagogue.
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Examples
A congregation does not need to have a dedicated hazzan.
Hazzan joined the Department of Education in Technology and Science in October 2000.
The seder will be led by B’nai Jehudah’s Senior Rabbi Arthur Nemitoff as well as Rabbi Robert Tobin, Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner, Rabbi Scott White, Cantor Sharon Kohn and Hazzan Rob Menes.
Synagogues may designate or employ a professional or lay hazzan (cantor) for the purpose of leading the congregation in prayer, especially on Shabbat or holidays.
When contacted the Special Adviser to the governor on Public Communications, Remmy Hazzan, faulted the claim of the villagers.