Religious Leadership Roles

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun A person who leads a choir or directs its singing

  • The choirmaster led the singers in a flawless performance of Handel's Messiah.
  • The choirmaster is really strict about everyone being on time for rehearsals.
  • I heard the choirmaster is a total choir nerd, but in a good way.
  • As the choirmaster of the family, she always kept everyone in harmony during the holidays.

noun a title given to a rabbi or spiritual leader in certain Jewish communities

  • The admor of the Hasidic sect is highly respected by his followers.
  • I heard that the admor is visiting the synagogue this weekend.
  • The young admor is really cool and down-to-earth.
  • The admor of the community is like a guiding light for everyone.