THE MUSIC
LINEUP
LISA LOEB
With a legacy of nearly 20 studio albums and EPs, multiple entrepreneurial ventures, her own weekday SiriusXM radio show on ’90s on 9, and a proliferation of TV, film, commercial, and voiceover work, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter behind such era-defining hits like ‘Stay (I Missed You)’ from Reality Bites and ‘I Do,’ continues to cement her status as one of the entertainment industry’s hardest working, most creative and revered musical artists.
NISSIM BLACK
Nissim Black is an American Israeli rapper, singer, and spiritual influencer known for his remarkable transition from secular hip-hop to Hasidic Jewish music. Raised in Seattle by parents who were early hip-hop pioneers, he navigated a turbulent childhood surrounded by street gangs and drug culture, initially finding local success on MTV and festival circuits under the name, D. Black. Following a profound spiritual search that led him through Christianity & Islam, he converted to Orthodox Judaism in 2013, subsequently moving with his wife to Israel a few years later. Today, he lives a fully Hasidic lifestyle with seven kids in Bet Shemesh, where he records music & podcasts from his home-studio. His music blends contemporary rap, pop, and R&B to share uplifting messages of faith, accumulating over 1-million views on YouTube for 9 of his music videos, including hit singles like “Hashem Melech”, “Million Years”, “Fly Away”, “Motherland Bounce”, and “The Hava Song”.
YUVAL RAPHAEL
Yuval Raphael is a 25-year-old Israeli singer and songwriter and a survivor of the 10/7 Nova Festival attack. She gained international prominence by representing Israel at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing in second place with her emotional track, ‘New Day Will Rise’. This stellar performance introduced her remarkable voice and heartfelt artistry to audiences around the world. With her powerful vocals, compelling stage presence, and deeply personal connection to music, Raphael is quickly emerging as one of Israel’s most exciting young performers.
ELANA JAGODA & SAUL KAYE
Elana Jagoda’s recordings have long been a gold standard in the world of Jewish music, and her latest album, This Is What I Offer You, continues to elevate the field. With a background in both secular and religious music traditions, she has crafted a unique sound that bridges cultures and generations.
Saul Kaye is a pioneering Jewish musician, spiritual leader, and the creator of Jewish Blues—a soulful meeting place between the ancient sounds of Jewish prayer and the raw honesty of American roots music. Over more than two decades, his music has taken him to communities around the world, blending blues, folk, prayer, storytelling, and spiritual practice into experiences that invite audiences to listen, sing, and connect more deeply.
Together, Elana Jagoda and Saul Kaye bring decades of music, prayer, partnership, and soul to the stage—two distinctive voices creating an evening that moves seamlessly from sacred song to folk, blues, storytelling, and joyful communal singing.
KLEZUNDHEIT
A dynamic, 13-piece Klezmer band which blends traditional and modern klezmer with Balkan and jazz influences. The band’s unique name is a playful mashup of the Yiddish word “klezmer” and the German “Gesundheit” (meaning “bless you”). They are known for bringing high energy and a family-friendly atmosphere to their shows. Klezundheit has been performing for over 20 years.
