May a convert serve as chazzan?
Synopsis
The Mechaber dismisses opinions that bar converts from serving as chazzan. The Mishnah Berurah explains that a convert can say 'God of our fathers' since Abraham is called the father of all nations. The Aruch HaShulchan adds that a mamzer is unfit, and questions whether a chalal may serve.
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