What is Jewish Music

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 Hershkowitz

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 fa

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 Micha

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 shapin

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 is co

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�

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 music

About the Guest: Bracha Jaffe has attracted massive audiences across the world, bringing high end, professional Kosher entertainment to multitudes of Jewish women. Bracha recently sold out performances in London, New Jersey, Miami and Jerusalem where audiences were enraptured by her passionate singing accompanied by the all-female, exclusive all star Zahav band. Bracha is renown fo

Dive into the Heart of Jewish Music with Mendy Portnoy: Where Music and Soul Collide. Imagine a young boy, one of nine children, captivated by the melodies of Shabbat prayers. In his mind, the cantor's voice wasn't alone; it soared alongside a full orchestra, transforming the synagogue into a concert hall. That boy, Mendy Portnoy, grew up to become a world-class producer, s