9/13/25 – Shiur 528 – “The Voice of Awe” – Halachic Debates on Chazanus and the Yamim Noraim
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Show Notes
When does chazanus cross into tircha d’tzibburah?
Can a chazan use popular tunes, repeat words, or sing with a choir?
Should a professional chazan be hired for the Yamim Noraim, or is simplicity preferred?
Is chazanus an ideal form of avodas Hashem — or is it frowned upon?
What are the qualifications required of a Yamim Noraim chazan?
Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job
with Rabbi Isaac Rice – Mora De'asra of Congregation Anshei Chesed, Hewlitt NY – 12:35
with Rabbi Zev Leff – Posek, Author, Rosh Yeshiva & Rav of Moshav Matisyahu – 48:03
with Rabbi Moshe Walter – Rabbi of Woodside Synagogue Ahavas Torah and prolific author https://www.rabbimoshewalter.com/ – 1:13:00
with Chazan Nissim Saal – Chief Chazzan at Yeshurun Central Synagogue – 1:38:55
Conclusions and takeaways – 1:50:43