Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Monday, August 18, 2014
Friday, August 15, 2014
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Monday, August 11, 2014
Bad Move, Givati!
In the J-Post: IDF commander nixes concert by female pop star for fear of offending religious troops.
This is a bad decision by the commander. He could have used the opportunity to build, instead of destroy, unity. Instead of refusing/canceling the show, he should have scheduled the show, and -- unlike the usual army MO which forces religious soldiers to be in attendance when there are female vocalists, against their religious beliefs -- simply exempted those soldiers who felt religiously uncomfortable from going to the show.
This wouldn't have damaged the religious secular unity, which has improved over the course of this water, and also would have set a precedent for religious cooperation about such things within the army structure, which would be a long-term improvement for the religious soldiers he claims he's protecting.
Really poor judgement here.
This is a bad decision by the commander. He could have used the opportunity to build, instead of destroy, unity. Instead of refusing/canceling the show, he should have scheduled the show, and -- unlike the usual army MO which forces religious soldiers to be in attendance when there are female vocalists, against their religious beliefs -- simply exempted those soldiers who felt religiously uncomfortable from going to the show.
This wouldn't have damaged the religious secular unity, which has improved over the course of this water, and also would have set a precedent for religious cooperation about such things within the army structure, which would be a long-term improvement for the religious soldiers he claims he's protecting.
Really poor judgement here.
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Friday, August 08, 2014
Thursday, August 07, 2014
The Audience Better Buy Lots of Drinks
The Bulletproof Stockings play Arlene's Grocery: All-female Hasidic rock band bans men from show.
The audience better buy lots of drinks, otherwise, there's no point to the venue accommodating them (and other drum women's bands) in the future.
The audience better buy lots of drinks, otherwise, there's no point to the venue accommodating them (and other drum women's bands) in the future.
Wednesday, August 06, 2014
Tuesday, August 05, 2014
Monday, August 04, 2014
Hamas Song Bombs!
So Hamas released a song about terrorizing Israel... and the Israeli's got to work recording covers and tributes.
Hamas Scare Clip Becomes Israel's Summer Hit
My fave is the Smurf one:
Hamas Scare Clip Becomes Israel's Summer Hit
My fave is the Smurf one:
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Monday, July 14, 2014
The Devil Went Down To Gaza
Charlie Daniels (yes, that Charlie Daniels) posts "Israel and Her Enemies."
Friday, July 11, 2014
Wednesday, July 09, 2014
Monday, July 07, 2014
Saturday, July 05, 2014
Avraham Fried Is A Class Act!
He was asked to sing at a shiva visit at the home of one of the Israeli boys who was kidnapped and murdered.
תניא אברהם פריד ונעם יעקובסון בניחום אבלים אצל משפחתו של גיל-עד שער בטלמון ז' תמוז התשע"ד
תניא אברהם פריד ונעם יעקובסון בניחום אבלים אצל משפחתו של גיל-עד שער בטלמון ז' תמוז התשע"ד
Thursday, July 03, 2014
Friday, June 27, 2014
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
"Jimmy Hendrix Religious Experience"
Over at Pinkasot M'pi Ha'aton: A Religious Approach To Art and the Aesthetic
Monday, June 23, 2014
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Friday, June 13, 2014
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Monday, June 09, 2014
Friday, June 06, 2014
Monday, June 02, 2014
The Chareidi Penguin Dance
עונג שבת (עונ"ש): גלגולו של ריקוד: הפינגווין והחרדים:
Note this warning: (אזהרה למחמירים בהלכות צניעות: יש הרבה בנות עם ביקיני).
Note this warning: (אזהרה למחמירים בהלכות צניעות: יש הרבה בנות עם ביקיני).
Friday, May 30, 2014
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
More Peeps
This yeshiva bochur NEEDS to know what rock/pop song/riff you're going to play as a fanfare to introduce the chosson and kallah. No waiting for him; he abhors surprises.
"What's His Name"
This peep needs to know the names of every musician in the band. He's best friends with "Who's The Drummer" guy and "What Intro Are You Playing Tonight" guy. It's always guys.
"Where Are You Tomorrow"
This peep needs no explanation, just a helpful tip as to where he should go panhandle tomorrow.
"The Critic"
This fine peep comments on how you play, comparing your playing to previous occasions he's heard you. Sample quote: "Nice version of Hamalach you played tonight. Very majestic!"
"The Pervy Mashgiach"
This kashrut supervisor hangs around with the event staff trading masturbation jokes and other such repartee.... then he moves on to making jokes about rabbis issuing lenient rulings for cash...
"Canada Dry Guy"
This wealthy peep is quite the character. Walking in to a gorgeously set room at an event he's hosting, he can only see imperfections, finding fault in all sorts of arbitrary ways. He was most disturbed by the fact that the caterer had suppled Seagrams ginger ale instead of Canada Dry. The caterer says he has another brand on the truck. No sir, Schweppes is not acceptable either.
"K-Pop Fans"
These yeshivish peeps happen to love K-pop, so that's what they want for their wedding. A K-Pop fanfare to introduce the bride and groom. Betcha Jang Geun Suk never imagined their music at Ateres Avrohom!
"The Mixed Dancers"
A pumping band. A rocking young yeshivish singer, who has jumped of the bandstand and is dancing in front, interacting with the nearby men's circle as he sings right next to the potted plant mechitza at this MO affair. Two middle aged ladies, right on the other side of the foliage, watching him, commenting about how good he is, dancing right along with him, responding to his moves as he does his thing! They are dancing with him, even though he has no clue.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Friday, May 16, 2014
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Lesbianism Is Contagious!
Or so, one rabbi announced. Now he's got to pay $17,000 +. FM posts details in Orthodox Rabbi Warns Men To Keep Their Wives Away From Lesbian Dance Teacher.
She Cant, Matisyahu Can
Matisyahu to sing with female cantor
“He’s evolved away from halacha and Orthodoxy. Singing with a female cantor is a big step for him,” Hutchings reflected.
Read more: Matisyahu to sing with female cantor | The Times of Israel http://www.timesofisrael.com/matisyahu-to-sing-with-female-cantor/#ixzz31cOuOoWv
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Monday, May 12, 2014
Gimme Some Horns!
Recently, I've been spending some time going through old cassette recordings of jewish wedding music, largely from the '80's, in a garage cleaning effort. Re-listening to these tracks, one thing in particular stands out, compared to today's Chasidic wedding recordings; the incredible nuances in the horn tracks on the albums I'm checking out. There is some seriously great horn playing here, especially the tightly phrased section work, which is well-harmonized, and articulated as a unit. So much richer than the typical arrangements heard today. I imagine a large part of this is due to the frequency of the gigs -- these guys worked together at weddings every night, not just in the studio -- and the emphasis on section harmony playing, which is somewhat of a lost art on simcha bandstands these days. Some really nice work here!
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Saturday, May 03, 2014
Vehigadeta Levitcha
A nice feature on Moussa Berlin and his daughter, Odelia: והגדת לבנך - ניגון בשני קולות
Friday, May 02, 2014
Thursday, May 01, 2014
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Monday, April 28, 2014
Thursday, April 24, 2014
The Seder-Songwriter Project
Best Pesach project I've seen for this year was the Seder-Songwriter project. I'd love to do something like this!!!!
Here's a taste.
Here's a taste.
Monday, April 14, 2014
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Same Old Song
The video teaser proclaims: "TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE LISTENING TO NON-JEWISH MUSIC. WE NEED TO RESPOND BY UPDATING JEWISH MUSIC"
Friday, April 11, 2014
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Zumba Golly Golly!
Over at the Forward Sisterhood blog, it's Rabbis Gone Wild — About Modesty and (Gasp!) Zumba
Quoth Frimet Goldberger:
Quoth Frimet Goldberger:
These rabbis speak the truth, ladies. I know this because when I walked into the aerobics studio at my gym the other week, and attempted to follow the Zumba instructor’s impossibly smooth animal moves, I was immediately and magically transported to the stage at Flashdancers NYC. Within five minutes, my husband filed for divorce and was granted full custody and I’m placing Craigslist ads in another open window. A prophecy fulfilled!
Wednesday, April 09, 2014
Tuesday, April 08, 2014
Monday, April 07, 2014
Friday, April 04, 2014
More Zumba Thoughts.....
From the instructor in that WSJ profile. That awkward moment when you wake up…… and you’re on the front page of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL!!!!!
It Could Lead To Prostitution.....
... which we all know leads to mixed dancing!
The WSJ reports: "In Brooklyn, Orthodox Jewish Women Lead Latest Dance Craze: Kosher Zumba"
The WSJ reports: "In Brooklyn, Orthodox Jewish Women Lead Latest Dance Craze: Kosher Zumba"
Thursday, April 03, 2014
Secrets of Jazz Piano Explained
My favorite jazz piano teacher is back with the best explanation of Drop 2 ever!
Wednesday, April 02, 2014
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Monday, March 17, 2014
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Let's Ban More Stuff!
This time, Prominent Lakewood Rabbonim Ban the Children's Video "Megilas Lester."
Their sales (or bootlegs) are about to go up!
Their sales (or bootlegs) are about to go up!
Monday, March 10, 2014
From the mailbag....
Dovid Kerner emails links to his Purim clips...
There Was a Rasha (original version) (Youtube)
Bob Zimmerman Purim Shpiel (Youtube)
There Was a Rasha (original version) (Youtube)
Bob Zimmerman Purim Shpiel (Youtube)
Saturday, March 08, 2014
Friday, March 07, 2014
The Official Unofficial Response to the Unofficial Official Video
This response to the offensive video is well-deserved.
Thursday, March 06, 2014
Lema'an Ya'amdu Yamim Rabim
It's been deleted, but you can still find that offensive video here: The 'official video' of Sunday's prayer rally - UPDATED.
The Rally Clip At Tzelem-Currents
Rabbi Yitzchak Adlerstein @ Tzelem-Currents comments on the video in "The Rally Clip".
It's good that he is taking issue with it too!
It's good that he is taking issue with it too!
Not Going Over Well
Rabbi Reuven Spolter on the "nauseating" Chareidi music video we posted yesterday. I agree with him.
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