Naftali herstik biography of martin

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.

Naftali herstik biography of martin

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.

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