Cantors Assembly (CA) is the international association of
hazzanim (cantors) affiliated with
Conservative Judaism. Cantors Assembly was founded in 1947 to develop the profession of the hazzan, to foster the fellowship and welfare of hazzanim, and to establish a conservatory for hazzanim. The latter goal was realized in 1952 with the establishment of the Cantors Institute at the
Jewish Theological Seminary of America. This Institute later developed into the
H. L. Miller Cantorial School of the
Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
Cantors Assembly first allowed women to join in 1990; women have been ordained as hazzanim in Conservative Judaism since 1987.
In 2013,
Nancy Abramson became the first female president of Cantors Assembly.
In 2017,
Alisa Pomerantz-Boro became the second female president of Cantors Assembly.
Cantors Assembly is the largest body of hazzanim in the world.
Cantors Assembly's
mission statement says that it serves its members and congregations while also helping "preserve and enhance the traditions of our people".
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Conservative Judaism
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Rabbinical Assembly
The Rabbinical Assembly (RA) is the international association of Conservative rabbis. The RA was founded in 1901 to shape the ideology, programs, and practices of the Conservative movement. It publishes prayerbooks and books of Jewish interest, a ...
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Jewish Theological Seminary of America
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Cantor in Reform Judaism
The cantor ( he, חַזָּן ''Hazzan'' or ''Hazan'') in the Reform movement is a clergy member who fills a diverse role within the Jewish community. Cantors lead worship, officiate at lifecycle events, teach adults and children, run synagogue m ...
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