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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

Photo of the Synagoge Turnergasse in Vienna.

Genée, Pierre: Wiener Synagogen 1826-1938. Wien 1987 · Public domain

Born
1840
Died
1908 · Baltimore.
Nationality
United States
Occupation
composer · singer · hazzan · cantor

In this article

  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Writing and publications
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

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