Upcoming Events
Breslov Bar Band and Siach Hasadeh @ Branded Saloon
Wednesday, March 5th, 2014
Siach Hasadeh @ 8:30 pm, Breslov Bar Band @ 9:30 pm
Branded Saloon
603 Vanderbilt Avenue (corner Bergen Street), Brooklyn, NY
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds/vox
Allen Watsky - electric guitar/vox
Yoshie Fruchter - bass/vox
Aaron Alexander - drums/vox
Siach Hasadeh is a duo composed of bassist and composer Joel Kerr and clarinettist Yoni Kaston. Formed on a Saturday night in the Laurentian Mountains in Quebec, Siach HaSadeh explores and performs off-the-beaten-track Chassidic and spiritual Jewish melodies, primarily from the early sages of the Chassidic movement. The approach to the material is reverential and minimalist, but allows for improvisation and self expression from the voices of the two musicians (and guests), drawing on their diverse musical backgrounds and experience, without losing touch with the original intent.
Recent Events
Mitzva Tantz @ City Winery's Klezmer Brunch
Sunday, January 19, 2014
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
City Winery
155 Varick Street, NYC (Between Spring and Vandam Streets)
Cover: $10 for live music and does not include food or drink. Children 13 and under are free for the music.
Breslov Bar Band @ City Winery's Klezmer Brunch
Sunday, December 29, 2013
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
City Winery
155 Varick Street, NYC (Between Spring and Vandam Streets)
Cover: $10 for live music and does not include food or drink. Children 13 and under are free for the music.
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds
Allen Watsky - electric guitar
Yoshie Fruchter - bass
Rich Huntley - drums
New York Klezmer Series
Tuesday, November 19th, 2013
7:30 pm
NYC
Punk Jews DVD Release Party @ Drom, with Breslov Bar Band and Moshiach Oi!
Tuesday, October 29th, 2013
Drom
85 Avenue A (bet. 5th and 6th Streets), NYC
Breslov Bar Band Hoshana Raba Concert at the Carlebach Shul
Tuesday, September 24th, 2013
8:00 pm
The Carlebach Shul
305 West 79th Street (bet. West End & Riverside), NYC
Breslov Bar Band @ Smokey Joe's Tex-Mex Barbecue
Saturday, January 26th, 2013
8:00 pm
Smokey Joe's
494 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ
Cover: $5 for live music and does not include food or drink.
Breslov Bar Band @ Jewish Music Cafe at Iyun
Saturday, January 5th, 2013
8:30 pm
Jewish Music Cafe
650 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215
Cover: $12
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds/vox
Allen Watsky - electric guitar/vox
Yoshie Fruchter - bass/vox
Aaron Alexander - drums/vox
Klezmer Brunch @ City Winery w/ Breslov Bar Band
Sunday, December 30th, 2012
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
City Winery
155 Varick Street, NYC (Between Spring and Vandam Streets)
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds/vox
Allen Watsky - electric guitar/vox
Yoshie Fruchter - bass/vox
Rich Huntley - drums/vox
Klezmer Brunch @ City Winery w/ Breslov Bar Band
Sunday, November 13th, 2011
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
City Winery
155 Varick Street, NYC (Between Spring and Vandam Streets)
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds/vox
Allen Watsky - electric guitar/vox
Yoshie Fruchter - bass/vox
Rich Huntley - drums/vox
Celebrating One Year of "Have No Fear" - Breslov Bar Band w/ Egypt 2000
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
8:00 pm - Egypt 2000, 9:00 PM - BBB
Drom
85 Avenue A (between 5th and 6th Street), NYC
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds/vox
Allen Watsky - electric guitar/vox
Ari Follman-Cohen - bass/vox
Rich Huntley - drums/vox
Shtarka Kumzits w/ Nochum Stark
Saturday, August 14th, 2011
10:30 pm
Utopia Jewish Center
64-41 Utopia Parkway (cor. of 65th Avenue & Utopia Parkway), Fresh Meadows, NY
Special guest - comedian Marc Weiner!
Meron Music Festival @ Max Raiskin Center for the Arts w/ Breslov Bar Band, Aaron Alexander's "Meron Mish Mosh" & Joey Weisenberg
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
8:30 pm
Max Raiskin Center for the Arts
325 E. Sixth Street, NYC (Between 1st Avenue & 2nd Avenue)
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds/vox
Allen Watsky - electric guitar/vox
Ari Follman-Cohen - bass/vox
Rich Huntley - drums/vox
Breslov Bar Band @ Smokey Joe's Tex-Mex Barbecue
Saturday, February 5th, 2011
8:00 pm
Smokey Joe's
494 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds
Allen Watsky - electric guitar
Yoshie Fruchter - bass
Rich Huntley - drums
Jewish Artists for Haiti Benefit Concert: Relief/Rebuilding
Monday, January 10th, 2011
7:00 pm
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
30 W. 68th St, NYC
Minimum Donation: $18
"This is going to be an amazing big hearted event to raise effective funds for Haitian relief- biggest, best Jewish musicians in the NY scene from Y Love to Frank London, Basya Schechter to Breslov Bar Band, Neshama Carlebach to the endless Ayn Sof Arkestra of NY jazz improv greats -big bands, great jazz, rap, Yiddish, Hebrew, new klez - be there and bring your checkbook to help Haiti!" - Workman's Circle/Arbeter Ring
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds
Allen Watsky - electric guitar
Yoshie Fruchter - bass
Rich Huntley- drums
Breslov Bar Band and The d'Safi Takht Ensemble @ Jewish Music Cafe
Saturday, January 8th, 2011
8:15 pm
Jewish Music Cafe
401 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215
Cover: $12
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
The d'Safi Takht Ensemble features Samuel R. Thomas (nay, bendir) and Yoshie Fruchter (oud), members of ASEFA, performing instrumental compositions influenced by North African, Sephardic, and Arab music traditions. Expect a twist of jazz improvisations to transport these pieces into the Present.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds/vox
Allen Watsky - electric guitar/vox
Yoshie Fruchter - bass/vox
Aaron Alexander - drums/vox
Breslov Bar Band - In Concert at the Carlebach Shul
Saturday, November 20, 2010
8:00 pm
The Carlebach Shul
305 West 79th Street (bet. West End & Riverside), NYC
Cover: $15
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds/vox
Allen Watsky - electric guitar/vox
Yoshie Fruchter - bass/vox
Rich Huntley - drums/vox
Breslov Bar Band @ Smokey Joe's Tex-Mex Barbecue
Saturday, October 16, 2010
8:00 pm
Smokey Joe's
494 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds
Allen Watsky - electric guitar
Yoshie Fruchter - bass
Dave Licht - drums
Klezmer Brunch @ City Winery w/ Breslov Bar Band
Sunday, September 5, 2010
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
City Winery
155 Varick Street, NYC (Between Spring and Vandam Streets)
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds/vox
Allen Watsky - electric guitar/vox
Yoshie Fruchter - bass/vox
Rich Huntley - drums/vox
"Have No Fear" album release party @ the Knitting Factory
Performances by the Breslov Bar Band, Yiddish Princess, and the XylopholksWednesday, August 25, 2010
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Knitting Factory
361 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11211
Cover: $10 in advance. $15 at the door.
Join us as we celebrate the release of our new album, Have No Fear! Featuring sets by the Breslov Bar Band, Yiddish Princess (Kate Bush meets Bon Jovi - in Yiddish!) and the Xylopholks (Furry animals playing Twenties ragtime and Jacob Hoffman klezmer tunes).
Doors open at 6:00 pm. Sets at 7:00, 8:00, and 9:00.
Tickets can be reserved online through the Knitting Factory website.
Breslov Bar Band @ Smokey Joe's Tex-Mex Barbecue
Saturday, March 27, 2010
8:00 pm
Smokey Joe's
494 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds/vox
Allen Watsky - electric guitar/vox
Yoshie Fruchter - bass/vox
Rich Huntley - drums/vox
Pre-Purim Fling @ Max Raiskin Center for the Arts w/ Breslov Bar Band
Monday, February 22, 2010
8:00 pm
Max Raiskin Center for the Arts
325 E. Sixth Street, NYC (Between 1st Avenue & 2nd Avenue)
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds/vox
Allen Watsky - electric guitar/vox
Brian Glassman - bass/vox
Rich Huntley - drums/vox
Klezmer Brunch @ City Winery w/Matt Temkin's Yiddishe Jam Band
Sunday, January 17, 2010
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
City Winery
155 Varick Street, NYC (Between Spring and Vandam Streets)
With:
Matt Temkin - drums
Brian Glassman - bass
Allen Watsky - electric guitar
Binyomin Ginzberg - piano
Mike Cohen - reeds
Jordan Hirsch - trumpet
Dave Levitt- trombone
Breslov Bar Band
Thursday, January 14, 2010
11:00 pm
Chulent
1025 6th Avenue (bet. 38th & 39th), NYC
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds/vox
Allen Watsky - electric guitar/vox
Yoshie Fruchter - bass/vox
Rich Huntley - drums/vox
Klezmer Brunch @ City Winery w/ Breslov Bar Band
Sunday, January 3, 2010
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
City Winery
155 Varick Street, NYC (Between Spring and Vandam Streets)
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds/vox
Allen Watsky - electric guitar/vox
Yoshie Fruchter - bass/vox
Aaron Alexander - drums/vox
Hannukah Spectacular @ Banjo Jim's w/ Breslov Bar Band, Yiddishe Princess and Benjy Fox-Rosen Band
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
11:00 pm
Banjo Jim's
700 East 9th Street, NYC (9th Street & Ave. C)
Chaim Dovid @ Young Israel of Staten Island
Saturday night, December 5th, 2009
8:00 pm
Young Israel of Staten Island
835 Forest Hill Road
Staten Island, NY 10314
Admission: $12 (Advance Tickets $10)
Featuring:
Guitar & lead vocals - Chaim Dovid
Guitar & vocals - Yaakov Dov Miller
Guitar & vocals - Yoshie Fruchter
Keyboards & vocals - Binyomin Ginzberg
Drums & vocals - Avi Feinberg
Chaim Dovid @ ROC House
Sunday night, November 29th, 2009
7:30 pm
ROC House
550 West 110th Street @Broadway NYC
Admission: $15 ($13 Students and RO Members)
Featuring:
Guitar & lead vocals - Chaim Dovid
Guitar & vocals - Yaakov Dov Miller
Guitar & vocals - Ben Katz
Keyboards & vocals - Binyomin Ginzberg
Drums & vocals - Avi Feinberg
Breslov Bar Band - Hoshana Raba Concert at the Carlebach Shul
Thursday, October 8, 2009
7:30 pm
The Carlebach Shul
305 West 79th Street (bet. West End & Riverside), NYC
Cover: $15
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds/vox
Allen Watsky - electric guitar/vox
Yoshie Fruchter - bass/vox
Rich Huntley - drums/vox
Breslov Bar Band/Noah Solomon and Friends @ Puppets Jazz Bar
Sunday, July 12, 2009
6:30 - 10:00 pm
481 5th Avenue, Park Slope, NY
Cover: $10
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds/vox
Avi Fox-Rosen - electric guitar/vox
Yoshie Fruchter - bass/vox
George Hooks - drums/vox
Breslov Bar Band - Lag BaOmer Concert at the Carlebach Shul
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
7:00 pm
4The Carlebach Shul
305 West 79th Street (bet. West End & Riverside), NYC
Cover: $15
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds/vox
Allen Watsky - electric guitar/vox
Brian Glassman - bass/vox
Rich Huntley - drums/vox
Breslov Bar Band
Thursday, February 26, 2009
11:00 pm
Chulent
1025 6th Avenue (bet. 38th & 39th), NYC
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the Breslov Bar Band explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds/vox
Allen Watsky - electric guitar/vox
Yoshie Fruchter - bass/vox
Rich Huntley - drums/vox
Voices For Israel in Concert
Saturday, January 17, 2009
8:00 pm (doors open at 7:30)
Gratz College Auditorium
Mandell Education Campus
7605 Old York Road (corner Melrose Avenue), Melrose Park, PA
This Jewish music revue is for everyone, and features popular Jewish and Israeli music favorites, in English and Hebrew, about Jewish unity, Israel solidarity and the dream of peace. The spirited and spiritual performance will move you from start to finish. Music by jewishmusician.com under the direction of Binyomin Ginzberg. Featuring the voices of Avy Schreiber, Dave Matkowsky, Sean Altman, and Jordan B. Gorfinkel.
Voices For Israel gives a portion of their proceeds from the concert to benefit Israeli victims of war and terror.
Admission: $25 in advance, $36 at the door. $10 student.
Breslov Bar Band
Sunday, January 11, 2009
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Jewish Music Sundays @ Puppets Jazz Bar
481 5th Avenue, Park Slope, NY
Cover: $10
From melancholy midnight meditations to funky/punky affirmations of the One, the "Breslov Bar Band" explores musical expressions of the Breslov Chassidim from the traditional to the contemporary.
Featuring:
Binyomin Ginzberg - keys/vox/vibrandoneon
Mike Cohen - reeds
Allen Watsky - electric guitar
Yoshie Fruchter - bass
Rich Huntley - drums
Carlebach Yahrzeit Concert
Saturday night, November 15, 2008
7:00 pm
West Side Institutional Synagogue
120 West 76th Street (bet. Amsterdam and Columbus), NYC
Featuring Pey Dalid, Yehuda Green, Eitan Katz, Chaim Kiss, Eli Kranzler, Yisroel Williger, and more!
Accompanied by the Yaakov Dov Miller Band, featuring:
Guitar & vocals - Yaakov Dov Miller
Keyboards & vocals - Binyomin Ginzberg
Bass - Brian Glassman
Drums - Gershon Braun
Percussion - Shaya Lieber
Guitar - Eli Jaffe
Woodwinds - Mike Cohen
Violin - Stephanie Kurtzman
Admission: $25 if paid online by 11/6 ($35 at the door)
This event will likely sell out - advance purchase is recommended.
Matt Temkin CD Release Concert
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
7:00 pm
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
30 West 68th Street (between Columbus and Central Park West), NYC
A special concert to celebrate the release of Poykler's Shloft Lied, the debut CD by Matt Temkin's Yiddishe Jam Band. This 7-piece band of all-star musicians explores the correlation of large combo Jazz and Klezmer music. Matt and his band are influenced and inspired not only by legendary Klezmer performers Dave Tarras and Sammy Musiker, but also by musicians as diverse and unique as Count Basie and James Brown.
Featuring:
Drums - Matt Temkin
Bass - Brian Glassman
Guitar - Allen Watsky
Piano - Binyomin Ginzberg
Trumpet - Jordan Hirsch
Woodwinds - Mike Cohen
Trombone - Rachel Lemisch
West Hartford Community Selichot Program
Saturday night, September 20, 2008
9:00 pm, Young Israel of West Hartford
2240 Albany Avenue, West Hartford
A community-wide night of song and prayer. Coffee and cake will be served at 9:00 pm, folowed by a kumzits at 9:30 pm with inspiring words and music from Rabbi Seth Nadel and friends. Featuring Binyomin Ginzberg on keyboards. Selichot in song at 11:00 pm.
Sponsored by Agudas Achim, Chabad House of Greater Hartford, Beth David Synagogue, and Young Israel of West Hartford.
Yavneh Academy Community-Wide Fall Carnival
Sunday, September 7, 2008
12:00 - 4:00 pm, Yavneh Academy
155 Farview Avenue, Paramus
Come join us for a fun-filled day for all ages! Proceeds will be shared between Yavneh's Scholarship Fund and Project EZRAH. Bring the whole family for a day filled with rides, games, prizes, food, and more. Featuring music by Binyomin Ginzberg and jewishmusician.com.
Cost: In advance - $10 per person / $40 family maximum
At the door - $12 per person / $50 family maximum
YIVO Zumer Program - Dance and Folklore Workshop
Monday, July 7, 2008
and
Monday July 14, 2008
3:30 - 5:30 pm
YIVO Institute for Jewish Research
Center for Jewish History, Auditorium
15 West 16 Street, NYC
Two sessions exploring traditional Yiddish dance, part of the 2008 Uriel Weinreich Program in Yiddish Language, Literature and Culture at New York University.Featuring dance ethnographer Jill Gellerman and live music by Binyomin Ginzberg.
Salute to Israel Parade
Sunday, June 1, 2008
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fifth Avenue (between 57th St and 79th St), NYC
Join us in celebrating Israel's 60th birthday at the Salute to Israel parade! Jewishmusician.com will be playing classic Israeli rock on the Bunk1 float, stepping off at about 1:15 pm. For more information about the parade, visit www.salutetoisrael.com.
Purim Party and Seudah at Ohav Sholom
Thursday, March 20, 2008
8:00 pm, Ohav Sholom
240 West 84th Street (between Broadway and West End Avenue), NYC
Ohav Sholom's Annual Purim Celebration will follow Megillah reading. Come in costume! Get ready to dance! Featuring live music by Binyomin Ginzberg. Catered by Smokey Joe's Barbeque.
Admission: $30 per person (kids half price)
To reserve your place, please call (212) 877-5850
Then, don't go anywhere... the fun continues:
West Side Kollel's Mesibas Purim
Thursday, March 20, 2008
9:45 pm, Ohav Sholom
240 West 84th Street (between Broadway and West End Avenue), NYC
For men, women and children - come celebrate Purim at the Kollel's home away from home! Featuring music by Binyomin Ginzberg. Stop by and pick up a copy of “Purim Sameach” in person! Refreshments will be served.
And last, but not least, Binyomin will be joining the Yaakov Dov Miller Band at midnight:
Purim Unlimited at the Carlebach Shul
305 West 79th Street, NYC
Admission: $20
KlezKamp
Sunday, December 23 - Friday, December 28, 2007
Hudson Valley Resort
Kerhonkson, NY
Binyomin Ginzberg will be joining the faculty at KlezKamp again this year, where he will be coaching and leading the Hasidic Dance Band, as well as leading the band accompanying the dance class “Yiddish Songs and Simcha Dances from kinder to kales.”
How can Yiddish tants lid text be a source of instruction and inspiration for our steps? Join dance ethnographer Jill Gellerman and vocalist Paula Teitelbaum on the dance floor and find out, as we sing A Yingele A Maydele, di Mezinke and more popular melodies to enliven a rich movement repertoire. Live music provided by an all-star powerhouse band led by Binyomin Ginzberg.
For more information, visit http://www.livingtraditions.org.
Congregation Beth Tefillah Hanukkah Celebration
Saturday, December 1, 2007
7:15 pm, MyHome Design Center
143 Route 4 West, Paramus, NJ
MyHome, the full service remodeling and renovation company, and Congregation Beth Tefillah, the Modern Orthodox Synagogue of Paramus, invite you to a co-hosted Hanukkah Party and Boutique at the MyHome Design Center, located at 143 Route 4 West in Paramus. Join us for an enjoyable evening of pre-holiday festivites (including displays of fine gift items and Judaica in time for the Hanukkah holiday) in a most comfortable and extraordinary atmosphere. There is no admission fee.
7:15 pm: Wine and Light Dairy Dinner (strictly kosher)
8:00 pm: A Welcome to MyHome by Rabbi Daniel Wolff
8:15 pm: Concert given by the Binyomin Ginzberg Trio
9:15 pm: Free Drawing for Hanukkah Gifts and Prizes
For reservations, call Shiri Betzalel at (201) 477-6666, ext. 405, or email shiri@myhomeus.com.
Live Music at Talia's Steakhouse
Thursday, October 25, 2007
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
688 Amsterdam Avenue (between 92nd St. and 93rd St.), NYC
Live music with Binyomin Ginzberg (keyboards) and Stephanie Kurzman (violin).
National Rally Protesting Iranian Terrorism
Monday, September 24, 2007
12 noon, rain or shine
Dag Hammarskjold Plaza (across from the United Nations), NYC
2nd Avenue at 47th Street
Subways: 4, 5, 6, or 7 to Grand Central Station
Come to Dag Hammarskjold Plaza to protest against Iran's President Ahmadinejad, his nuclear ambitions, and his message of anti-Israel propaganda and Holocaust denial. Live music will be played by Binyomin Ginzberg on keyboards, Mike Cohen on saxophone and clarinet, Rabbi Sol Strassberg on trumpet, and Shmuel Ziegler on drums.
Sponsored by the Ad Hoc Coalition for Justice
with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations
Jewish Community Relations Council of New York
in cooperation with the United Jewish Communities, UJA-Federation of New York, and Jewish Council for Public Affairs
For more information contact Conference of Presidents at 212-318-6111 or info@conferenceofpresidents.org or the JCRC at 212-983-4800 x 161 or info@jcrcny.org.
Dedication of Sefer Torah and Selichot
Saturday night, September 8, 2007
Kehilat Rayim Ahuvim
241 West 72nd Street, 2nd Floor, NYC
Join the KRA congregation from 9:45 PM - 10:45 PM, as everyone is invited to write a letter in the new KRA Sefer Torah. Then, at 10:45 PM, celebrate the dedication of the Torah with vocalist Benny Amar and Binyomin Ginzberg (keyboards and backup vocals), to be followed by selichot and a festive dessert reception.
For more information, visit http://www.rayimahuvim.org.
Yiddish Summer Weimar 2007
Dance Music Workshop for Dance Musicians, July 27-31, 2007
Dance Workshop, July 28-31, 2007
Weimar, Germany
Special guest Binyomin Ginzberg joins a world-class staff at the Yiddish Summer Weimar Festival in Weimar, Germany, coaching musicians and serving as bandleader for Modern Orthodox simcha repertoire. For more information about the festival, visit the Yiddish Summer Weimar 2007 website.
Dance Music Workshop for Dance Musicians
Christian Dawid (Berlin) will coach traditional Yiddish dance music (freylekhs, bulgar, sher, etc.) and Social dances (Pas D’Espagne, Karapyet, Korobushka, etc.) Binyomin Ginzberg will coach Modern Orthodox repertoire, a repertoire that evolved in the New York area over the last 40 years combining Yiddish, Israeli, Khassidic, and pop music. Other faculty musicians during this workshop include Aaron Alexander (New York, drums), Alan Bern (Berlin, accordion/piano), Stuart Brotman (Berkeley, bass/brass), and Sanne Möricke (Berlin, accordion).
This year’s workshop will explore the evolution of Yiddish dance in the USA from its Old World origins in traditional freylekhs and shers through bulgars and modern social dances to the post-war developments of Modern Orthodox music and dance, a surprising repertoire combining Yiddish, Israeli, Khassidic and pop music elements. We are delighted to have with us Andreas Schmitges (Germany, traditional Yiddish dances), Erik Bendix (USA, social dances), and to introduce for the first time in Weimar Jill Gellerman (USA, Modern Orthodox) to teach a repertoire that is guaranteed to change how you think of Orthodox Jewish culture! As always, all dance classes are accompanied by live music played by some of the leading Yiddish dance musicians in the world today, and in addition to morning and afternoon teaching sessions the evenings are dedicated to free dance sessions with music.
Salute to Israel Parade
Sunday, May 6, 2007
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fifth Avenue (between 57th St and 79th St), NYC
Join us in supporting Israel at the Salute to Israel parade! Jewishmusician.com will be playing classic Israeli rock on the Bunk1 float, stepping off at about noon. For more information about the parade, visit www.salutetoisrael.com.
Klezmer, Yiddish & Israeli Music Concert
Sunday, May 6, 2007
3:00 pm, Congregation B'nai Ahavath Shalom
2035 Vauxhall Road, Union, NJ
A celebration of Klezmer and Yiddish music with a dash of traditional Israeli music as well. Featuring Binyomin Ginzberg (keyboards and vocals) and Matt Darriau (woodwinds).
Yom HaAtzmaut Chagigah
Monday, April 23, 2007
7:30 pm, Young Israel of Scarsdale
1313 Weaver Street, Scarsdale, NY
The Binyomin Ginzberg Trio will be playing the community chagigah at the Young Israel of Scarsdale. The program begins with mincha at 7:30, followed by ma'ariv chagigit with live music. Refreshments and dancing to follow.
“Land of Your Soul” CD Release Party
Motzai Shabbos, March 17, 2007
9:30 pm, The Carlebach Shul
305 West 79th Street, NYC
Join the Carlebach Shul chevra as they celebrate with their Baal Tefillah, Yehuda Green, at the release party for his debut CD, “Land of Your Soul.” Featuring live music by Binyomin Ginzberg.
Admission: $10
A Match Made in Heaven
Sunday, March 18, 2007
1:00 pm, Mike's Bistro
228 West 72nd Street (between Broadway and West End Avenue), NYC
Special preview show in preparation for A Match's first North American tour! Includes a four-course gourmet meal, tax, tip, contribution to the Yad Eliezer Simcha Fund (weddings for the needy in Israel) and, of course, as much participation in the wedding as you like! Featuring live music by Binyomin Ginzberg.
Tickets: $105
To purchase tickets, click here.
A Match Made in Heaven
Sunday, March 11, 2007
1:00 pm, Mike's Bistro
228 West 72nd Street (between Broadway and West End Avenue), NYC
Special preview show in preparation for A Match's first North American tour! Includes a four-course gourmet meal, tax, tip, contribution to the Yad Eliezer Simcha Fund (weddings for the needy in Israel) and, of course, as much participation in the wedding as you like! Featuring live music by Binyomin Ginzberg.
Tickets: $105
To purchase tickets, click here.
Purim Party at East Hill Synagogue
Sunday, March 4, 2007
12:30 - 2:00 pm, East Hill Synagogue
255 Walnut Street, Englewood, NJ
Come join the Purim party at East Hill! Fun for the whole family. Featuring music by Binyomin Ginzberg. Refreshments will be served.
West Side Kollel's Mesibas Purim
Motzai Shabbos, March 3, 2007
9:30 pm, Ohav Sholom
240 West 84th Street (between Broadway and West End Avenue), NYC
For men, women and children - come celebrate Purim at the Kollel's home away from home! Featuring music by Binyomin Ginzberg. Stop by and pick up a copy of “Purim Sameach” in person! Refreshments will be served.
Purim Party and Seudah at Ohav Sholom
Motzai Shabbos, March 3, 2007
8:00 pm, Ohav Sholom
240 West 84th Street (between Broadway and West End Avenue), NYC
Ohav Sholom's Gala Purim Bash will follow Megillah reading. Come in costume! Get ready to dance! Featuring live music by Binyomin Ginzberg.
An Evening of Support for Gush Katif and Sderot
Saturday Night, February 10, 2007
8:00 pm, Ohab Zedek
118 West 95th Street, NYC
In response to this tenuous period marked by unemployment amongst Gush Katif evacuees, and the continued fatalities and emotional strain felt by the citizens of Sderot, Ohab Zedek comes together to help provide financial assistance to our brethren who seemingly have nowhere else to turn. Join your friends for wine and dessert, a raffle, and a live musical ensemble performing jazz-inflected arrangements of classic and contemporary Israeli songs, featuring Binyomin Ginzberg on keyboards, Stephanie Kurtzman on violin and Jeff Ausfahl on guitar.
All proceeds go directly to the evacuees of Gush Katif and to Yeshivat Hesder Sderot. Presented in conjunction with Tikvah for Israel.
Admission: $36
Sponsored by: Columbus Wines and Spirits, Darna, Tomer Gourmet Cookies and Catering, 4kosherwines.com, and Abarbanel Wines.
KlezKamp: The Hasidic Hit Parade
Sunday, December 24 - Friday, December 29, 2006
Hudson Valley Resort
Kerhonkson, NY
How did the Alleycat become Rom’mu? How is Rock Around the Clock related to Rashi’s Niggun? Join dance ethnographer Jill Gellerman in a spirited romp to song and simcha dance hits from post-war America to the present, as she introduces video examples of the adaptation process and moves through more advanced-level choreography.
Live music provided by an all-star powerhouse band led by Frank London and Binyomin Ginzberg, with Mark Rubin on tuba and bass, Michael Winograd on clarinet, Dan Blacksberg on trombone, and Matt Temkin on drums.
Hatchalat Sefer Torah and Chanukah Candlelighting Celebration at the Carlebach Shul
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
7:00 pm, The Carlebach Shul
305 West 79th Street, NYC
Join Rabbi Naftali Citron, Allan C. Schwartz, and Sofer Yitzchak Hassine as The Carlebach Shul begins writing their new Sefer Torah.
The evening will include Chanukah candlelighting, latkes, martinis, and live music by Yaakov Dov Miller, Binyomin Ginzberg and violinist Stephanie Kurzman, and musical guests.
Admission is free.
Tribeca Showcase of New Jewish Music and Comedy
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
7:30 pm, Synagogue for the Arts
49 White Street, NYC (2 blocks below Canal, west of Broadway)
Featuring an eclectic lineup of the most exciting names in Jewish rock, comedy, theater, and more...
Performers include: singer/songwriter SETH GLASS, rock band YAAKOV CHESED, singer/songwriter BINYOMIN GINZBERG, improv group LOST TRIBE, singer/songwriter RICH MANSUR, songs from rock musical SOUL SEARCHING, and your host, comedian SAMMY 'DEUCE' KASSIN!
Featuring BASYA SCHECHTER of PHARAOH'S DAUGHTER. Special guests: ROCKING CHAIR, featuring YANIV TSAIDI (lead singer of HEEDOOSH) and AVI HOFFMAN (lead guitarist of BLUE FRINGE).
General admission: $15
Preferred Seating/Sponsorships (tax-deductible): $50
For info and advance reservations, please email Info@BlackBoxE.com or call (212) 966-7141.
Brought to you by The Jewish American Performing Arts Project (in association with Synagogue for the Arts, Howard Teich, Cecelia Margules, and Black Box Entertainment).
Yavneh Academy Community Carnival to Benefit Israel
Sunday, September 17, 2006
12:00 - 4:00 pm, Yavneh Academy
155 Farview Avenue, Paramus
Come join us for a fun-filled day for all ages! Yavneh Academy presents a carnival to benefit Israel. Bring the whole family for a day filled with rides, games, prizes, food, and more, including a rock wall and petting zoo. Featuring music by Binyomin Ginzberg and jewishmusician.com.
75% of all profits go directly to Israel and 25% go to Yavneh Academy
Cost: In advance - $10 per person / $40 family maximum
At the door - $12 per person / $50 family maximum
Under 2 years - free
Advance reservations strongly recommended
For reservations, please contact Yavneh Academy via email.
Yom Hazikaron/Yom Ha'atzmaut Program at Ahavath Torah
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
7:30 pm, Ahavath Torah
240 Broad Avenue, Englewood
Come commemorate Yom Hazikaron, beginning with Mincha at 7:30 pm, and stay to celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut! Featuring music by Binyomin Ginzberg and jewishmusician.com. Refreshments will be served.
West Side Kollel's Mesibas Purim
Monday, March 13, 2006
8:30 pm, West Side Kollel
646 West End Avenue (between 91st St. and 92nd St.)
For men, women and children - come celebrate Purim at the Kollel! Featuring music by Binyomin Ginzberg. Stop by and pick up a copy of “Purim Sameach” in person! Refreshments will be served.
Purim Party at East Hill Synagogue
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
11:45 am - 1:45 pm, East Hill Synagogue
255 Walnut Street
Come join the Purim party at East Hill! Fun for the whole family. Featuring music by Binyomin Ginzberg. Refreshments will be served.
Concert with Chaim Dovid
Sunday, March 5, 2006
8:00 pm, Mount Sinai Jewish Center
135 Bennet Avenue (corner 187th St.)
Chaim Dovid, Binyomin Ginzberg, Yaakov Dov Miller, and other musical guests will be performing a pre-Purim concert. Come hear new songs and classic favorites with Chaim Dovid and friends, continuing the tradition of quality Jewish music at the Mount Sinai Jewish Center in the Heights.
Brought to you by Isralight.
Cost: $10 for members and students / $15 for non-members
Uncle Moishy & The Mitzvah Men!!
Sunday, March 5, 2006
4:30 pm, Congregation Ahavath Torah
240 Broad Avenue
Englewood Synagogues invites all to see Uncle Moishy and the Mitzvah Men! Binyomin will be playing keyboards with the Mitzvah Men at this event.
Brought to you by the Englewood Synagogues.
Tickets (adults & children over age 2): $15 in advance, $20 at the door
$180 sponsorship, which includes 4 VIP seats
For tickets, please call the East Hill Synagogue at (201) 569-4008
“Funny, you don't sound Jewish...”
Thursday, March 2, 2006
7:00 pm, Park East Synagogue
164 East 68th Street (between Lexington and 3rd)
Catch The Binyomin Ginzberg Trio live in concert!
In the spirit of the season, The Binyomin Ginzberg Trio will be performing “Funny, you don’t sound Jewish…” featuring the original versions of Jewish songs you thought you knew, including Basque folk, German and Turkish pop, Andrew Lloyd Webber, classic rock, pop hits by Men At Work, Chris De Burgh, Pet Shop Boys, and much, much more.
The Trio will also be performing selections from their critically acclaimed album, “Purim Sameach.” Purim Sameach gathers together Purim tunes from around the world, from contemporary Jewish folk rock to Klezmer melodies to traditional Israeli songs.
The event is brought to you by the OU Singles Connection.
Fee: $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Phone reservations: (212) 613-8300
Email reservations: Syng@ou.org