Cantor Rabinowitz My son came to me in my dreams—he sang Kol Nidre so beautifully. If he would only sing like that tonight—surely he would be forgiven.
Played by Warner Oland 
The Jazz Singer (1927) · 18 quotes
The Jazz Singer (1927) · 18 quotes
Tied for most-quoted character in The Jazz Singer (1927): in 6 of its 18 quotes
Most scenes with: Sara Rabinowitz (3), Jakie Rabinowitz (2)
My son was to stand at my side and sing tonight – but now I have no son.
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4 scenes The Cantor I'll teach him better than to debase the voice God gave him!
But Papa - our boy, he does not think like we do.
The Cantor First he will get a whipping!
If you whip me again, I'll run away - - and never come back!
Maybe our boy doesn't want to be a Cantor, Papa...
The Cantor What has he to say? For five generations a Rabinowitz has been a Cantor - - he must be one!
The Cantor I have taught him all the hymns and prayers - - he knows them as well as I do.
Yes Papa - he knows all the songs - he has them in his head - - but not in his heart.
You taught me that music is the voice of God! It is as honorable to sing in the theatre as in the synagogue! My songs mean as much to my audience as yours to your congregation!
The Cantor Leave my house! I never want to see you again - you jazz singer!
