noun
- Plural of hazzan; cantors or singers who lead liturgical chanting in a synagogue.
Usage: Hebrew origin; Jewish religious context; Also spelled 'hazanim' in some transliterations
Examples
- The chazanim at the synagogue performed the traditional prayers with great skill.
- During the High Holidays, the chazanim lead the congregation in solemn chanting.
- The training of chazanim requires years of study in Hebrew liturgy and music.
- Several renowned chazanim were invited to participate in the interfaith service.