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CANTOR'S WORLD LTD
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 815380060 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · cantorsworld.com
revenue
$74K
expenses
$74K
net assets
$208
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE CANTORIAL MUSIC AND THE STUDY OF JEWISH LITURGY THROUGH LECTURES ON JEWISH PRAYER AND CANTORIAL MUSIC. A KEY GOAL OF CANTORS WORLD IS TO CONTINUE TO PROMOTE THE ROLE OF THE CANTOR IN BRINGING INSPIRATION, DIGNITY AND BEAUTY TO THE PRAYER SERVICE. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS THE ORGANIZATION RUNS SEMINARS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, TRAINING CANTORS AND EDUCATING LAY-LEADERS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND CHILDREN IN JEWISH MUSIC AND JEWISH HERITAGE AND CULTURE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Cantors World is a nonprofit organization founded in 2003 by Cantor Benny Rogosnitzky and Charlie Bernhaut to revive interest in traditional chazzonus (cantorial music) and promote the role of the cantor in Jewish prayer services. The organization produces concerts, educational programs, and radio broadcasts that engage Jewish communities across the religious spectrum in the United States.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

An Evening of Preparation
Special program held in advance of the High Holy Days focused on spiritual and musical preparation through cantorial music
Annual Concerts
Produces sold-out concerts featuring traditional chazzonus that attract diverse Jewish audiences from across the religious spectrum
Cantorial Talent Search
Initiative to identify and nurture emerging cantorial talent through performances and mentorship opportunities
Shabbat Chazzanut Weekends
Special weekend events centered around cantorial music and liturgical prayer held on Shabbat
Weekly Radio Program
Broadcasts a one-hour non-commercial chazzonus program every Thursday night at midnight on WSNR 620 AM
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
    • Leads marketing and community engagement initiatives
      Has led marketing and community engagement efforts since 2009 for Park East Synagogue and Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School, supporting institutional visibility and public outreach.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Organizes annual concerts and special events
      Produces and hosts recurring cultural and religious events such as 'An Evening of Preparation' for the High Holy Days, a cantorial 'Talent Search', and 'Shabbat Chazzanut' weekends, which engage communities through musical and liturgical performance.
  • Community and Public Broadcasting Services 1 activity
    • Produces weekly radio program of chazzonus
      Produces and broadcasts a weekly one-hour non-commercial radio program featuring chazzonus (cantorial music), aired every Thursday night on WSNR 620 AM, reaching audiences through traditional media.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Collaborates on album and concert production
      Partnered with Sony Music in 2012 to produce and market the album and concert series "Eternal Echoes: Songs and Dances for the Soul," combining artistic and commercial outreach in the promotion of spiritual music.
    • Performs at prominent venues
      Delivers performances for large audiences at high-profile venues including the White House and the United Nations, showcasing cantorial music in significant public forums.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants$74K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$74K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$208
Cash—
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Net assets$208
1 years on record · 2023–2023
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Cantors World Network — Cantor Benny Rogosnitzky is a co-founder of Cantors World.
  • Frum Divorce Network — Cantor Benny Rogosnitzky is the founder of Frum Divorce.
  • Park East Synagogue Partner — Cantor Benny Rogosnitzky serves as Cantor at Park East Synagogue and leads marketing and community engagement efforts.
  • Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School Partner — Cantor Benny Rogosnitzky serves as Director at Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School.
  • Sony Music Partner — Collaborated with Cantor Rogosnitzky on the production and marketing of the album and concert series "Eternal Echoes: Songs and Dances for the Soul" in 2012.
  • WSNR Partner — Radio station broadcasting Cantors World's weekly chazzonus program.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Creative Programming to Revitalize Tradition
    methodology: creative_programming
    By using creative and high-quality programming, the organization revives engagement with traditional chazzonus because innovative presentation makes heritage practices accessible and compelling to contemporary audiences.
  • Cultural Unification Through Shared Spiritual Practice
    methodology: cultural_unification
    By presenting traditional chazzonus as a shared experience, the organization fosters unity among Jews across the religious spectrum because it transcends denominational boundaries through culturally resonant liturgical art.
  • Integration of Liturgical Music Through Scholarship and Performance
    methodology: liturgical_music_integration
    By combining scholarly study with performance, the organization integrates traditional and modern liturgical music into prayer because research-informed artistry deepens spiritual authenticity and relevance.