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          Naftali Herstik

          Hungarian-born Israeli chazzan (1947–2024)

          Naftali Herstik (Hebrew: נפתלי הרשטיק; 24 March 1947 – 1 September 2024) was a Hungarian-born Israeli chazzan (cantor) and teacher.[1] He was born in Salgótarján, Hungary and came with his family to Israel at the age of three.

          Descended from a long line of cantors and Rabbis, he was recognized as a cantorial prodigy from his early childhood, singing as a teen in concerts with Cantor Moshe Koussevitzky.

          Early life and education

          Herstik was born on 24 March 1947.[2] His first teacher was his father, Moshe Menachem Herstik who taught him the basics of Hazan.

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        1. While every effort has been made to ensure the reliability of the information presented in this publication, Thomson Gale does not guarantee.
        2. Jerusalem in and a pupil of such masters as Naftali Herstik, he has coupled vast learning with a fine tenor voice to become one of the.
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        4. Born in London, Natanel Hershtik began singing as a child with his father Naftali at the.
        5. Others, like David Kusevitky, Naftali Hershtik, and Asher Hainovitz got their start in British pulpits before emigrating to the USA or Israel.

          6. Subsequently, he studied with Cantors Leib Glantz and Shlomo Ravitz. He later graduated from the Royal College of Music in London.

          Professional accomplishments

          Cantor Herstik served as the Cantor of the Finchley United Synagogue in London while simultaneously studying at the Royal College of Music.[2] In 1981, he was appoint