Jeremiah Lockwood tells (and demonstrates) the duty and power of a cantor during the synagogue service.
What is a cantor? The Jewish prayer leader, also known as a hazzan or chazan, isn’t just a singer–the hazzan is the central figure who conducts weekday, Shabbat, and holiday services in a synagogue. Jeremiah Lockwood of the band The Sway Machinery explains.
You can also read more about the cantor, or watch more videos on MJL.
One of the most fiercely moving parts of Jewish High Holy Day services.
Jeremiah Lockwood shows how to blow the ram's horn for Rosh Hashanah.
Jeremiah Lockwood of the Sway Machinery explains the history and confusion behind Jewish music.
