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France’s first female cantor
Traditionally, cantors, the musical prayer leaders in synagogues, are men. Sofia Falkovitch wants that to change. She was the first woman in Europe to train for the position. Now she proudly takes her place at the front of the synagogue.
- Date 18.10.2018
- Duration 04:52 mins.
- Homepage Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
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- Related Subjects Women's rights, France, Jews, International Women's Day
- Keywords France, Judaism, synagogue, cantor, Sofia Falkovitch, prayer leader, women, gender, equality, emancipation
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