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Viktor Feuerlicht, Czech cantor, dies at 84
by PRAGUE (JTA) -- One of the most prominent spiritual figures in Prague's Jewish community has passed away., At least 300 mourners attended the funeral Sunday of Viktor Feuerlicht, cantor of Prague's world-famous Old-New Synagogue, who d
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"It was a very sad occasion, but the number of people who were present was testament to the high regard in which he was held in the community," Avnon said.
"His spiritual tie with Israel was very strong," he added. "He was a real Zionist and believed in the realization of the dream to build a country for the Jewish people in the ancient homeland."
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