Cantors Assembly
| Founded | 1947[1] |
|---|---|
| 13-1959506[1] | |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| Headquarters | Fairlawn, Ohio, United States[1] |
| Coordinates | 41°07′34″N 81°36′33″W / 41.126087°N 81.6092152°W |
| David Lipp[1] | |
| Stephen J. Stein[1] | |
Revenue (2013) | $720,558[1] |
| Expenses (2013) | $863,193[1] |
| Endowment | $81,829[1] |
Employees (2013) | 6[1] |
Volunteers (2013) | 75[1] |
| Website | www |
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.[2] 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.[3]
In 2013, Nancy Abramson became the first female president of Cantors Assembly.[4]
In 2017, Alisa Pomerantz-Boro became the second female president of Cantors Assembly.[5]
Cantors Assembly is the largest body of hazzanim in the world.[6] Cantors Assembly's mission statement says that it serves its members and congregations while also helping "preserve and enhance the traditions of our people".[6]
See also
- Conservative Judaism
- Rabbinical Assembly
- Jewish Theological Seminary of America
- Cantor in Reform Judaism
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". Cantors Assembly Inc. Guidestar. December 31, 2013.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Goldman, Ari L. (1990-09-19). "A Bar to Women as Cantors is Lifted". The New York Times.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-07-11. Retrieved 2013-06-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Our New President, Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro". 2017-05-12.
- ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-03-26. Retrieved 2010-11-07.
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