Hazanut

The legacy of Holland's Jewish cantorial music

This year's Hanukkah concert would have been performed in the storied Main Hall of the Royal Concertgebouw, but it will be streamed online due to COVID restrictions.

DECEMBER 2, 2021|ByBARBARA SOFER

RAMATAYIM MEN'S Choir took its final bow after 26 years.

The final performance of the Ramatayim Men’s Choir

After 26 years of entertainment, the Ramatayim Men’s Choir gave their final performance at The Jerusalem Theatre.

JULY 2, 2021|ByDVORA WAYSMAN

Cantor- the messenger of prayers: Israel Nachman on the joys of hazzanut

Today, Nachman serves as cantor at the Tel Aviv International Synagogue (TAIS-Temple Beth El) and is well-recognized for his talents, having given concerts all over Europe.

APRIL 16, 2020|ByBASIA MONKA

FAMED CANTOR Yitzchak Meir Helfgot sings at a Tel Aviv concert, with philharmonic orchestra and choir, conducted by the late Dr. Mordechai Sobol.

‘Cantor wanted: Must have a wonderful voice’

As the hagim approach, what is the place of ‘hazanut’ in our synagogues today?

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019|ByDAVID OLIVESTONE