What is Jewish Music

Aug 17 2024 12 ep. 52 mins 9
What is Jewish Music Podcast artwork

with Mendy Portnoy

  Religion & Spirituality
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Rabbi Blumstien - Infusing Life with Joy

Aug 17 2024 33 mins  
Rabbi Heshy Blumstein is a dedicated educator and spiritual leader, known for his passion in mentoring young adults and guiding Jews of all ages. He serves as the Rabbi of Yismach Moshe in Woodmere and directs the Executive Learning Program at the Jewish Enrichment Center in NYC. As a teacher at Shulamith School for Girls and the father of the Blumstein brothers, founders of the TY

Alex Claire - Authentic Expression in Jewish Music

Aug 13 2024 40 mins  
About the Guest: Alex Clare, a British singer-songwriter, first gained widespread recognition with his breakout single "Too Close" in 2011. Born and raised in Southwark London, Clare's musical journey was shaped by the iconic music scene flourishing around him. After parting ways with his record label and embracing Judaism, Clare moved to Israel to Study in Yeshiva

Eli Schwebel - Thank You for the Music

Aug 10 2024 73 mins  
About the Guest: Eli Schwebel is a Brooklyn-based recording artist and producer with deep roots in Jewish music. He played a key role in revitalizing Jewish Acappella and introduced a pop-rock sound that redefined traditional Jewish music. His solo album, Hearts Mind, is considered groundbreaking in the genre. Eli has performed at prestigious venues like Avery Fisher Hall, Jazz

Mendy Hershkowitz - Living with balance

Apr 08 2024 77 mins  
About the Guest: According to his website, Mendy Hershkowitz hates bios! That’s understandable because as an arranger, band leader, producer, and music business mogul, it’s difficult to capture all that Mendy is and does. If you are in the loop with Jewish music, you have likely heard Mendy’s productions on popular Jewish albums, or seen him perform with the Mendy Hershkowi

Noah Solomon - Moshav, Music, and Mandolins

Mar 23 2024 48 mins  
About the Guest: Noah Solomon is an Israeli–American musician best known for his roles as the lead singer, guitarist, and mandolinist for the Jewish rock band Soulfarm. Noah's musical journey began in Northern California before his family relocated to Mevo Modi'in, Israel, a communal village founded by musician and spiritual leader Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. Coming from a

Michael Bogart -Tower of Power, the Navy, and Divine Providence

Mar 16 2024 57 mins  
About the Guest: Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Michael Bogart has deep musical roots which spread through many boundaries as well as a career in music spanning decades. Known primarily for his trumpet and trombone playing, he played the jazz trumpet chair (and conch shell) on the legendary Maynard Ferguson Big Bop Nouveau Big Band in the late 1990's. From 2000-2009 Mic

Danny Flam - The Man Behind The Horns

Mar 09 2024 52 mins  
About the Guest: Danny is an Israeli-born horn player whose musical journey spans diverse genres. After making a mark with the Israel Philharmonic and other Israeli music groups, he ventured to America, lending his talents to artists such as JAY-Z, Kanye West, and Elton John, among others. Danny's influence extends beyond mainstream music, with his distinctive horn sound shap

Avraham Fried - Soul Music for The Masses

Mar 02 2024 41 mins  
About the Guest: Avraham has been inspiring audiences around the world with his unique blend of Chassidic, contemporary music for over thirty five years. He has released more than twenty five CDs. From NYC’s Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to London’s Wembley Hall and Tel Aviv’s Heichal Hatarbut, Avraham has performed in front of sold out audiences. Avraham's music i

Chana Raskin - The Power of a Nigun - A different perspective

Feb 24 2024 55 mins  
CHANA RASKIN, the founder and facilitator of RAZA, is an untrained vocalist who grew up entrenched in the world of Chabad Hasidut and its stirringly complex melodies. These nigunim have carried her at every point on her journey. Her debut album KAPELYA was released by Rising Song Records in February 2023, followed by sold-out concerts in NYC and Jerusalem. Chana leads RAZA circles�

Yossi Green - Authenticity and the Power of a Melody

Feb 18 2024 72 mins  
About the Guest: Yossi Green (born 1955) is a Hasidic Jewish composer of contemporary Jewish religious music. As of 2013 he had written more than 700 melodies[3] in the genres of pop music, classical music, liturgical music, Hasidic music, and show tunes. His songs have appeared on more than 120 albums and CDs. His clients include most of the superstars of the Orthodox Jewish musi