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The word Klezmer comes from two Hebrew words: Kli - instrument and Zemer - song. The word Klezmer refers to Hasidic and Ashkenazic Jewish music especially using instruments like clarinets, violins and accordions. The annual Klezmer festival took place in one of the most musical cities in the world - the Galilean city of Tzfat.
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Goyta - A film by Joanna Jurewicz (2006)- A young Polish woman takes a housecleaning job with a Chassidic family in Brooklyn, and a whiff of chlorine fumes changes everything. Born and raised in Gdansk, Poland, Joanna Jurewicz immigrated to the United States at the age of twenty. She graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 2006. Goyta, her thesis film, was selected for the Cinefondation program of the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. Goyta appeared in the 2008 New York...
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Chassidic reggae artist Matisyahu has released his latest album, titled 'Youth' and thousands of fans came out to support the release with a free show on March 9th in Northridge, California. With songs that delicately blend reggae, beat box and rap, the religious Matisayahu has been generating a lot of buzz ever since his last release 'Live at Stubbs' which brought him quite a bit of attention. We spoke recently with Matisyahu about the balance between being a novelty act and having his...
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Walking Through Fire - Your own imagination can't burn you, can it? So Rabbi Infinity teaches you how to be the master over your own desires. And, to walk confidently through the imaginary fires of your not-so-healthy desires. (source: chabad.org)
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YOOD - Shemeshfest 2007 - "Slave Mentality" - the amazing, holy Jewish rock band YOOD. This is not your father's Jewish music! YOOD, the smallest letter in the Hebrew alphabet, is the new name for great, big sound. Three guys originally from North America, for the last decade playing backup to the giants on the Israeli scene, take virtuosity to new levels on their debut album, "Passin' Over", which has the kind of soulful, soaring guitar riffs you feel before you hear. Drawing inspiration...
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