Yaakov Shwekey

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An undated photo of Ukrainian Hasidim playing classical instruments. (photo: Wikicommons)
Hasidic music: Pushing the boundaries of the Israeli comfort zone
Why don’t most of Israelis know this music that has been passed down from generation to generation? How open are we to a culture that seems so far away from us, despite the fact that it is just across the street?  By Merav Livneh-Dill He dances like Madonna, dresses like Lady Gaga and has more glasses than…
By Cafe Gibraltar June 14, 2013
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