Alois Kaiser
Illustration — Turnertempel (de), the synagoge at the Turnergasse, Fünfhaus Alois Kaiser (November 10, 1840 - 1908) was an American chazzan and composer, considered to be the founder of the American cantorate. Kaiser was born in Szobotist (Sobotište), Hungary. He received his early education in the religious school of the Vienna congregation under Dr.
Alois Kaiser

Genée, Pierre: Wiener Synagogen 1826-1938. Wien 1987 · Public domain
- Born
- 1840
- Died
- 1908 · Baltimore.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- composer · singer · hazzan · cantor
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Alois Kaiser lived from 1840 to 1908 and was a cantor and singer.
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The birth of Alois Kaiser is recorded in 1840 in Sobotište, and the death in 1908 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Born in 1840, died in Baltimore in 1908.
Alois Kaiser (1840–1908) was an American composer, singer and hazzan.
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