noun
- Plural of hazan; cantors or leaders of liturgical singing in a Jewish synagogue.
Usage: Also spelled chazans or hazanim (Hebrew plural).; Religious/cultural term.
Examples
- The hazans led the congregation in traditional Hebrew prayers.
- Several hazans from different synagogues participated in the interfaith service.
- The training program prepared young hazans for their roles in the community.
- The hazans' voices echoed through the sanctuary during the High Holy Days.