the KlezmerShack

The return of the Tuesday night Workmen's Circle klezmer workshop in NYC! Free open house tonight from 7-9 pm! Led by internationally acclaimed klezmer and Yiddish performer and educator Cantor Jeff Warschauer. Please forward and let everyone know! Come and bring your friends, relatives, anyone who likes to play or sing Jewish music! The free open house will be followed by paid sessions on subsequent Tuesday evenings: 12/6, 12/13 and 12/20 $30/session or $25/session for Workmen's Circle members. At the Workmen's Circle, 247 West 37 Street, Floor 5, New York, NY 10018 For more info: 347 623-4228

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Just caught a post on Facebook by Hankus Netsky with the sad news: Ben Zion Shenker, the composer of hundreds of melodies, including 'Eishes Chayil' and 'Mizmor L'Dovid,' passed away Sunday morning.

From Fishel Bresler:

I had the incredible privilege and honor of getting to know Reb Ben Zion a bit through davenen with him at Modzitz in Brooklyn over the years. A real gentleman, and a pleasure to talk to (and laugh with) about music. The last time I spoke with him and heard him lead the service was just a month ago, at Shmini Atzeres/Simchas Torah. His voice was still beautiful, sweet and clear. The way he lived exemplified a life of modest, sincere avodah.

May he enjoy a lictign Gan Eden!
Fishel

A video of Ben Zion Shenker singing "Yedid Nefesh" (posted to Jewish-Music by Moussa Berlin)

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