Shaliach Tzibur
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The Shaliach Tzibbur is the person who leads the congregation (tzibur) in prayers and at times fulfills its obligation on its behalf.
Who to appoint as Shaliach Tzibbur
- Any Jew is fit for being a Shliach Tzibbur as long as the congregation accepts him. [1]
- Preferably, the congregation should carefully choose a proper Shliach Tzibbur who is married, thirty years old, and the more he is learned and practices good deeds the better. [2] However, someone who is learned and Yireh Shamayim is preferred over someone who lacks these qualities but fits the requirements of being married and thirty years old. [3]
Tunes
- The Shaliach Tzibbur may use secular tunes for Kaddish and Kedushah, though it is preferable to use tunes that the words to which have already been forgotten.[4]
Sources
- ↑ Rama 581:1
- ↑ Rama 581:1
- ↑ Mishna Brurah 581:13
- ↑ Yechaveh Daat 2:5 explains that the main issue with secular music is the words, so it's best not to pick a secular tune that will remind the Tzibbur of the words to the song. Rather, one should use a tune that nobody remembers the words to, since by doing so one brings the tune into the domain of kedusha.
