so happened that different ethnic groups and people have their beliefs.One of the oldest religions in the world is considered to be Judaism.For the Orthodox, it is important to know about, because the Old Testament was the basis of the soil in which Christianity grew.Jewish temple interesting to all: and interior decoration, and customs, and the order of service.Prayers are performed in a singsong voice, and everybody watching how leads the singing voices of the main congregation in the synagogue.
simple question of crossword
What is the singer, what the requirements are presented to his person and why he holds an honorary position, it is known to every believer Jew.But the name can be difficult, however, small, and those who are far from the Jewish customs.Solving crossword, you can run into the question of who's singing in the synagogue.6 letters usually contains the answer.The first thing that comes to mind - "cantor".And the number of characters is as it should, and the sense of, like, fit, and the word is on the lips.In some cases this is true, but it is otherwise.The fact that the word "cantor" is borrowed from the European Appliances and used in churches and cathedrals of the Catholic clergy.Most often this position are called, especially if the parishioners speak Yiddish better than Hebrew.But solving a puzzle may turn out that the number of letters - that's not all.And, for example, the first of them - the "x."And what are you supposed to do?
Synagogue democracy
have orthodox Jews, orthodox, no questions, he knows who is singing in the synagogue, and how it did so correctly called.Hazzan - here's how!And six letters, but they are completely different, and the word sounds very different.There is also another name for the Jewish vocal performer of religious music - shliiah Tsibur, which translates as "the chosen community."It should stay very true to the democratic life of the synagogue.All positions are elected.And who better to sing, and who better knows the Torah, and whose life is considered to be more righteous - all mishpuha decides, that is the community of believers of the Jews.Become hazzanom very honorable, but tangible benefits this position promises.
Hazzanom not born
Chief singing in the synagogue is elected by the congregation, but to the candidate for this position has very strict requirements.First, the voice must be strong, otherwise it's just no one to hear.Secondly, you need a hearing, because most will not cause loud singing of religious feelings, and perhaps, quite the contrary, irritated worshipers cover, which is unacceptable.Third, apparently this man must be such that any Russian people call Deans.If singing in the synagogue is laughable (and Jews love to laugh), it will not do.Beard welcome.But it's the quality of the data from the Almighty, and honor it is necessary also to earn.Righteous behavior, lack of scandalous reputation and the existence of good - these are the personal qualities that are different from the usual mediocre Jewish chief chorister.In the synagogue at this strictly monitored.It is best if Hazzan already married - less temptation.
Synagogue: simple and choral
Synagogues are simple and Chorale.As the name implies, in large temples chorus and Hazzan requirements more stringent, so here take the most-the most wonderful, beautiful and vociferous.Another question is that to achieve this, and only a deep prayerful atmosphere just easier in small spaces, where people sing a little bit.This is usually a small synagogue.Chief singing here may very softly chant Aramaic texts, but quiet and heartfelt service like many more.The Choral Synagogue people sometimes do not go to pray and to listen to beautiful music.For example, Orthodox Tsar Nicholas II paid tribute to the talent of Gershon Sirota, famous Hazzan.This is fine, however, as one religious Jew, "I'm wildly sorry, but to me it makes it difficult to pray!".
Can a woman become hazzanom?
No.Despite the universal penetration of emancipation and feminism in all spheres of human life, singing in the synagogue chief - a post exclusively for men.It is believed, not without reason, that the female vocals (especially nice) is not conducive to religious ecstasy, but rather distracting.Especially the orthodox-minded Jews to seriously argue that even sinful thoughts arise.So not only lead hazzanskuyu main party, but also in general for women to sing in the synagogue can not.In response to such discrimination could be argued that in fact it's rather a privilege, because men ladies there just might listen to, and how much anything.They apparently, no extraneous emotion thus not arise.So, at least, think the rabbis.
ideal synagogue
millennia estimated time during which Jews ask God for the restoration of the Temple of Jerusalem.Perhaps someday it will be built, it is believed by all the men in the synagogue.Then, in the tenth century before Christ, in the Temple of playing different instruments beautiful melodies, and the Levites sang them.Music cleanses the soul, people realized a long time ago.If you take a sample of the Temple of Jerusalem, the main it will Hazzan, a man gifted spiritually developed, who knows the Torah at the highest level.This person, not just a singer, even the best.Parishioners live every note echoes not only their votes but also the souls, no matter how well each performs Moses' commandments.And after the service of every Jew, leaving the walls of the synagogue, bears in his soul a little, but the warm light of faith, rejoicing in the new day and set up for good.
