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Jewish News 24 · Oct 4, 2026

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BDE: Renowned Jewish cantor Rabbi Chaim Adler, one of the most prominent and respected figures in the world of Jewish cantorial music and prayer, died in Israel during the holiday of Simchat Torah, the day before his 87th birthday. Adler was born in Tel Aviv on 23 Tishrei 1939 and grew up in a family with a strong tradition of prayer and Jewish music. From a young age, he sang in choirs, including the choir of renowned cantor Shlomo Ravitz, while also becoming immersed in the world of Torah study. He studied at the Chafetz Chaim yeshiva in Kfar Saba and later at Hevron Yeshiva in Jerusalem. He also studied cantorial music under the renowned cantor Leib Glantz, who had a major influence on his musical development.

BDE: Renowned Jewish cantor Rabbi Chaim Adler, one of the most prominent and respected figures in the world of Jewish cantorial music and prayer, died in Israel during the holiday of Simchat Torah, the day before his 87th birthday. Adler was born in Tel Aviv on 23 Tishrei 1939 and grew up in a family with a strong tradition of prayer and Jewish music. From a young age, he sang in choirs, including the choir of renowned cantor Shlomo Ravitz, while also becoming immersed in the world of Torah study. He studied at the Chafetz Chaim yeshiva in Kfar Saba and later at Hevron Yeshiva in Jerusalem. He also studied cantorial music under the renowned cantor Leib Glantz, who had a major influence on his musical development.

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