It so happened that different ethnic groups andpeoples have their beliefs. One of the oldest religions on the planet is Judaism. For the Orthodox to know about it is important, because the Old Testament became the foundation, the soil on which Christianity grew. Jewish temples are interesting to all: the interior, and customs, and order of service. Prayers here are sung in a singing tone, and all those present watch how the main chorister in the synagogue leads the voices of the congregation.
What is the name of the singer, what are the requirements for hisa person is presented and for what reasons he occupies his honorary position, is known to every believing Jew. But with the name there may be difficulties, however, small, and those who are far from the Jewish customs. Solving a crossword puzzle, you can come across the question of who is the main chorister in the synagogue. 6 letters usually contains the answer. The first thing that comes to mind is the cantor. And the number of signs is as it should, and in the sense of, it seems, fits, and the word is at the hearing. In some cases this is the case, but it happens otherwise. The fact is that the word "cantor" is borrowed from European use and is used in churches and cathedrals by the Catholic clergy. Most often this position is called, especially if the parishioners are more fluent in Yiddish than in Hebrew. But when solving puzzles, it may turn out that the number of letters is not all. And, for example, the first one is “x”. And what do you order to do?
The orthodox Jew, orthodox, no questions, heknows who is the chorister in the synagogue and how to call him, yes. Hazzan - that's how it is! And the letters are six, but they are completely different, and the word sounds very different. There is one more name of the Jewish vocal performer of religious music - slliaah tsibur, which means “the chosen one of the community”. It is necessary to dwell on the true democratic nature of synagogue life. All posts are elective. And who sings better, and who more fully knows the Torah, and whose life is considered more righteous - all this is decided by mishpukh, that is, the community of believing Jews. Becoming a Hazzan is very honorable, although this post does not promise material benefits.
Главный певчий в синагоге избирается паствой, но at the same time very serious demands are made on the candidate for this position. First, the voice must be strong, otherwise no one will hear it. Secondly, hearing is needed, because the loudest singing will not cause religious feelings, and perhaps, quite the contrary, irritation will engulf the worshipers, which is unacceptable. Thirdly, outwardly this person should be what the Russian people call deanning. If a chorister in the synagogue causes laughter (and the Jews like to laugh a lot), then it will not work. Beard welcome. But this is all data from the Most High quality, and the honor must also be deserved. Righteous behavior, the absence of scandalous reputation and the presence of good - these are the personal qualities that distinguish the main singing person from the ordinary mediocre Jew. In the synagogue this is strictly monitored. Best of all, if the chazzan is already married - less temptations.
Synagogues are simple and choral.As it is clear from the name, in large temples they sing in chorus, and the requirements for a khazzan are more stringent, therefore the most wonderful, beautiful and vociferous are taken here. Another question is that it is easier to achieve a real and exceptionally deep prayer atmosphere just in small rooms where people sing a little. This is an ordinary, small synagogue. The main chorister here can read the Aramaic texts in a very quiet voice, but many people like the quiet and heartfelt service more. People sometimes go to choral synagogues not for prayer, but to listen to beautiful music. For example, the Orthodox sovereign Nicholas II paid tribute to the talent of Gershon Orphans, the famous Khazzan. All this is wonderful, however, as one Jewish believer said, “I am wildly sorry, but it makes it difficult for me to pray!”.
Not.Despite the general penetration of emancipation and feminism into all spheres of human life, the main chorister in the synagogue is an exclusively male position. It is believed, and not without reason, that female vocal (especially beautiful) does not contribute to religious ecstasy, but rather distracts. Especially orthodox Jews quite seriously claim that even sinful thoughts arise. So, not only to lead the main Khazzan party, but generally it is impossible to sing to women in the synagogue. In response to such discrimination, it can be argued that in fact it is rather a privilege, because there are just women who can listen to ladies there, and as much as they like. They, apparently, do not have any extraneous emotions. So, at least, the rabbis think.
For millennia, time is calculatedwhom the Jews ask God for the restoration of the Jerusalem Temple. Perhaps someday it will be erected, all who go to the synagogue believe in it. Then, in the tenth century before Christ, in the Temple, beautiful instruments played various melodies, and the Levites sang along with them. Music contributes to the purification of the soul, people understood it a long time ago. If we take the Temple of Jerusalem as a model, then the main thing in it will be a chazzan, a spiritually gifted, developed, knowing the Torah at the highest level. This is a person, not just a singer, even the best. The parishioners live every note, echoing it not only with their voices, but also with their souls, no matter how carefully each of them observes the Mosaic commandments. And after the end of the service, each Jew, leaving the walls of the synagogue, carries a small but warm light of faith in his soul, rejoicing in the new day and tuning in for good.
