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German-Jewish Relations Today The Goethe-Institut hosts German Consul General Herbert Quelle, the Anti-Defamation League and Action Reconciliation Service for Peace in a conversation on G...
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Troubling Legacies: Anti-Judaism in Antiquity and Its Aftermath: Panel 1 The theme of this year #39;s YPSA Annual Conference is "Troubling Legacies: Anti-Judaism in Antiquity and Its Aftermath." Co-organized by Harold Attridge (Yale Divinity), Dale Martin (Religious... By: YaleUniversity
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Posted By simmons on December 22, 2014
Alexander Dividing Line in Jewish History By: Cassie Hoef
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Posted By admin on December 22, 2014
Israel must help rebuild Gaza, Bradley Burston tells Aimee Amiga In a pre-recorded interview, the Haaretz columnist explains how Israel can prove its war over the summer was with Hamas - not the Palestinian people. Video and editing: Guy Eisner Photos..
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Posted By richards on December 22, 2014
Synagogue building collapse: Pastor T.B Joshua absent from hearing again
The founder of the Synagogue Church of all nations, Prophet Temitope Joshua has again failed to appear at the coroner #39;s inquest into a building collapse at h...
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Posted By richards on December 22, 2014
Maoz Tzur - Central Synagogue Clergy
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Posted By richards on December 22, 2014
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Posted By richards on December 22, 2014
East Ramapo Hasidic Troublemakers
East Ramapo Hasidic Troublemakers are brought to the school board meeting by Aron Wieder and Benny Polatseck to interrupt the public school community. Watch ...
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Posted By richards on December 22, 2014
NEW YORK They may share the same long beards, curly pe'ot (sidelocks) and come from a similar Hasidic background, but don't call Zusha the next Matisyahu.
While they site the Jewish reggae singer as one of their inspirations, this bearded band of neo-Hasidic hipsters are shaking up the music industry with their wordless melodies aimed at bringing people of all faiths closer to God.
"We're playing music for unity, for connection, to bring all of the inspiration we got from our Judaism [to others] in a more universal way," lead singer Shlomo Gaisin told FOX411.
The band knew their tunes were making a mark when their first EP debuted at No. 9 on Billboard's World Music chart.
"My dad was freaking out," guitarist Zachariah Goldshmiedt recalled. "He made a cut out of Billboard, but he had to cut out a picture of Nicki Minaj because it was inappropriate."
Gaisin and his bandmates follow the traditions of Hasidism, a sect of Judaism which places on emphasis on practicing Jewish law and living every day life with added spirituality.
"Hasidism is-- it's a celebration of life," explained Gaisin. "It's making sure that our eyes aren't focused on the darkness of the world, but on the lightness of world even if it's tiny."
While most of Zusha's songs contain no lyrics, they are not voiceless. Gaisin's voice can be heard singing repetitive sounds to convey emotion such as "bim-bim-bum." The style of singing is typical of Hasidism.
"We do like to veer to the wordless because of it's universalism," explained percussionist Elisha Mlotek.
"Well the wordless in it's very nature relatable to all people because there's not specific language that connotes a connect to one specific people," added Gaisin.
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