Simple Nusach for Challenging Times: Conversation With Cantor Mayer Davis
The Gemara in Berachos (daf 5) states, “Rebbe Chanina ben Dosa said: ‘If my prayer is uttered with fluency it is a sign that it was accepted.’”
He was referring...
Cutting-Edge Glatt Kosher Cuisine: Seaview Caterers Presents “Dine ‘N’ Distance At 46 Locust
Seaview Caterers is redefining the dining experience, gifting our community with a fresh and exciting new concept in glatt kosher cuisine. Founded in 1962 by Jack and Paula Hochman,...
Eli Levin Launches Album Titled ‘Hear My Prayer’
By Tammy Mark
Singer Eli Levin made a splash last week with the release of his debut album. The 36-year-old singer celebrated his birthday and his new album, Hear My...
Yochanan Gordon: Teshuvah as a Song
Music has always been an important part of my life. I grew up an avid Avraham Fried fan; the type that would sit for an hour straight and listen...
Shwekey Adapts ‘We Are a Miracle’ for President Trump
(JTA) – The original song is about the repeated oppression of the Jewish people throughout history. The rewritten song is a prayer for Donald Trump to win re-election.
Orthodox Jewish...
Yochanan Gordon: The Bar Mitzvah That Was
Last week, I wrote about the date on which the bar mitzvah of our son, Nison, was initially scheduled to be celebrated, but which had to be rescheduled due...
Pop Star Noa Kirel Signs Largest Deal Ever for Israeli With Atlantic Records
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Pop star Noa Kirel signed a multimillion-dollar recording deal on Wednesday that the Israeli media is calling the largest ever for an Israeli artist.
A representative for...
Jewish Music Stars to Hold Lag b’Omer Benefit Online
BY CNAAN LIPHSHIZ
(JTA) — Three well-known Jewish music performers from Israel will hold their first joint concert on Lag b’Omer to raise donations for victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yaakov Shwekey,...
Sing Along With President Rivlin!
Courtesy of Israel Hour Radio
In what seems to be an annual tradition, President Reuven Rivlin encouraged Israelis to join together to sing Arik Einstein's 1987 classic “Shir HaShayara" in...
Sarah Dukes: Just By Being You
By Sarah Dukes
I am excited to share my brand new single. This is a heartfelt song of inner worth and intrinsic value, from parent to child. You are valued....
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NORPAC’s Answer To Rising Anti-Semitism: Don’t Complain, Campaign
By Michele Justic
You may have seen the viral video on your local WhatsApp Chat: Congressman Ritchie Torres presents a logical, well-informed, eloquent defense of...
A Less-Urgent Emergency
I received a message more than a week ago about a time-sensitive issue. The message was accompanied by a photo of a group of...
The Shattered Picture Frame
By Yochanan Gordon
The 3rd day of Tamuz is universally recognized as the day upon which the Lubavitcher Rebbe passed away. It is usually around...