DAVIDOWITZ, Michael. Cantor. Born Baiasprie, Rumania, 18th April, 1920, son of Abraham David and Freidel Sisel Davidowitz. Educated at Satmar, Klausenburg, Rumania, in Cheder and Yeshiva College. Came to South Africa 1961. Cantor of Emmarentia Hebrew Congregation, Johannesburg. Was Cantor at Klausenburg, 1936; Budapest, 1940; Tel Aviv Great Synagogue, 1957-60. Was active Zionist in Budapest and one of the organisers of the Conservatorium in Budapest, and was Council member of the Mizrachi in Budapest. Married Livia Fishman, 1942; two sons, two daughters. Add.: 15, Ruskom Court, Komatie Road. Emmarentia, Johannesburg.
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