chazzan

As the "chazzan" covered and uncovered the ark in the synagogue, containing the law, so the deacon in the ancient Church put the covering on the communion table.

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

I don't think the chazzan would like it if I asked to put those names in the memorial list at morning services -- he has enough trouble with "Lila Walker bat Nobody Hebrew".

ceciliatan: My bar is closing!! ceciliatan 2010

Her paternal grandfather, immigrant Abraham Rosenthal, was a shochet and the chazzan at Dallas's Shearith Israel.

We Remember - Fay Rosenthal Brachman, 1921 - 2007 2010

Look, I won't lie to you -- I prefer a male chazzan when I pray.

David Suissa: 10 Men, 10 Women: The Challenge from Feminist Orthodox Jews 2010

Even though two other dear friends are now the chazzan and assistant rav there, it might be hard for me to go back there with that piece missing.

Shabbos goyim and rabbanim - Danya Ruttenberg 2005

Even though two other dear friends are now the chazzan and assistant rav there, it might be hard for me to go back there with that piece missing.

2005 June - Danya Ruttenberg 2005

When the chazzan bore the Torah round, none kissed it with greater zest; when the sheliach read the text, none listened to the interpreter with more absolute faith; and none took away with them more of the elder's sermon, or gave it more thought afterwards.

Ben-Hur, a tale of the Christ 1901

At least the chazzan previously suggested the similar order of deacons. double-tongued -- literally, "of double speech"; saying one thing to this person, and another to that person [Theodoret].

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

The Torah scrolls are all removed from the Ark, and the chazzan (cantor) chants the Kol Nidrei prayer three times, each with greater intensity.

Aish.com: Jewish Literacy 2010

Not a real chazzan, of course, or else he wouldn't have been working on the first day of Passover.

Baristanet 2009