Friday, March 07, 2014

Behind the Scenes: IDF Mission to Stop Iranian Terror

Israel Navy Commander reports to Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz from the Klos-C, an Iranian vessel that had attempted to transfer a weapons shipment to terrorist organizations in Gaza.


Rottenberg Schwebel & Levine at 5th PI Dinner

Abie Rottenberg, Baruch Levine and Rivie Schwebel performed at the 5th Annual Project Inspire convention, Motzei Shabbos Pekudei at the Stamford Plaza in NJ.
The finale at the main event with with Abie Rottenberg, Rivie Schwebel and Boruch Levine.

Highlights of the after-concert-Kumsitz with Abie, Rivi and Baruch.



Vladimir Putin and the Invasion of the Ukraine

Vladimir Putin and the Invasion of the Ukraine - America sends a fighter jet to Ukraine to try to convince Russian president to stop.


Thursday, March 06, 2014

Helbrans Interview with CBC - Unedited Version

Two days ago we posted a piece by CBC's "The Fifth Estate" with reporter  Gillian Findlay  who did an extensive piece of journalism taking you inside the ultra-orthodox Jewish community of Lev Tahor, and its leader, Shlomo Helbrans. It included part of an interview with Helbrans.

Below is a video, recorded and uploaded by Lev Tahor, which reveals 16 minutes of the same interview, discussing Shai Fima, but this time uncut and unedited.

After watching the edited version that aired on CBC TV, it makes it interested to see watch the video below.

The falsification and inaccuracies that takes place in journalism in general and in this interview by CBC, doesn't take away from the general lies and abuse that goes on in this cult known as "Lev Tahor."

Yeshiva K'tana Inspires - A Musical Presentation

Yeshiva K'tana of Waterbury 2014
Composed and Arranged by: Rabbi Baruch Levine
Lyrics by: Rabbi Yechiel Spero
Mixed and Mastered by: AJ Greenwald
Video Produced by: Moshe Bree - Ingenious Productions
Special Thanks to: Yochi Briskman


Official Recap of CTeen at Time Square

The 10 jumbo screens of the American Eagle building broadcasted slogans encouraging teens to perform Mitzvos and acts of goodness and kindness, accompanied by supporting footage of teens positively channeling their incredible energy at their local CTeen programs and at CTeen's two-week traveling camp, CTeen Xtreme. The main screen displayed a live feed of Alex Clare's Havdalah service and concert, and peaked with a specially made video of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, the inspiration behind the Chabad Teen Network, speaking of the incredible power of youth.

Why Does Daisy Get Her Ice Cream First?

Abie Rivie Benny Levine and Katz at Morasha @ 50

Morasha at 50 Concert, a Journey Through song.

Hosted by Nachum Segal, starring: Abie Rotenberg, Rivi Schwebel, Baruch Levine, Eitan Katz, Benny Friedman,Gershon Veroba and Edan Pinchot. Motzei Shabbos February 22, 2014 at Purchase College Theater in Westchester, NY. Music conducted by the legendary Yisroel Lamm. 

From camp Morasha: "For a half a century, music has been at the core of the Morasha experience. From Shiria to Shabbat, Color War to camp plays, the ram kol to a kumsitz — it's often the songs from our camp experience that triggers the most tangible memories. For our 50th anniversary celebration, we thought it would only be appropriate to celebrate our fifty summers through song."

A Kumzitz medley with Abie Rotenberg, Rivi Schwebel and Eitan Katz.


Shabbos medley with Abie Rotenberg, Rivi Schwebel, Boruch Levine, Eitan Katz and Edon Pinchot.

Megillas Lester - Behind the Scenes

Megillas Lester is a full length animated feature film depicting the fictional story of Doniel Lesterovitch ("Lester"); a boy whose imagination turns the Purim story upside down. Suddenly finding himself at the feast of King Achashverosh, Lester is ordered to summon queen Vashti to the party... and he inadvertently convinces her to go! With Vashti alive and well, Esther never needs to come to the palace - and that leaves nobody to save the Jews from evil Haman! Follow Lester's hilarious and thrilling adventure as he tries to set his version of the Purim story back on track...

Enjoy below a collection of 7 sneak peak behind the scenes video clips.

Click Here to view the official trailer.

Click Here to order the DVD.

Megillas Lester - Behind the Scenes: The Actors - Get to know the real live actors that are the voices of Lester, Bigsan, Achashverosh, Haman and more!


Megillas Lester - Behind the Scenes: Motion Capture - What is motion capture and how does computerizing and capturing a characters movements make them so much more real? Watch as the Kolrom team suits-up to show you first hand!


Amazing Water Rescue: Kids Pulled From Minivan

Pregnant mom with three children allegedly drove three kids across beach and into ocean.

IDF Intercepts Iranian Shipment of Rockets

IDF Intercepts Iranian Shipment of Rockets to Terrorist Organizations in Gaza  - Earlier today the IDF prevented an attempt to smuggle an Iranian shipment of advanced weaponry intended for terrorist organizations operating in the Gaza Strip.


Wednesday, March 05, 2014

Child Soloist Eilai Avidani "Yam Shel Dimaot"

Child Soloist from Israel, Eilai Avidani sings "Yam Shel Dimaot" at a concert in France.

US Yeshiva Bochur Vs. British Guard

Watch as an English guard at Buckingham Palace in London, which are generally known for their ability to keep a straight face, can`t resist a little giggle as "Yankel The Clown" reminds him of his school days.

The Reveal - Lipa Schmeltzer & Ari Lesser

Just in time for Purim 2014 comes "The Reveal", an all new music video, turning back the clock to the golden age of cinema.
Starring Lipa Schmeltzer and Ari Lesser and featuring Zvika Bornstein as none other than Charlie Chaplin, The Reveal takes a look back in time at Purim of the past in order to drive home an important lesson.


Produced and Directed - Danny Finkelman
Song written by - Cecelia Margules
Yiddish lyrics - Lipa Schmeltzer
Rap - Ari Lesser

"There is a famous Jewish law that if you read the Megilla backwards, you are did not fulfill the mitzvah of Megilla," explained producer and director Danny Finkelman. "The Chasidic interpretation of that statement is that if you think the story of Purim is something that happened back in the day, then you have missed the whole point of Purim. Just like G-d's name isn't mentioned in the Megilla, but his presence can be felt throughout the story of Purim, so too, G-d continues to be with us today, every day of our lives."

Featuring an original composition by Cecelia Margules and music by Ruli Ezrachi, The Reveal has a distinctly retro feel, enforcing the timelessness of Purim and all that it teaches us.

"Maybe we don't feel G-d's presence in our everyday lives or maybe we only feel that connection on Yom Kippur at Neilah, but it is there, every single day," says Lipa.

Car Racing Champ Pulls Prank

Racing champion Jeff Gordon teams up with Pepsi MAX to pull a prank on an unsuspecting automotive journalist who had questioned the authenticity of the original "Test Drive" which took place a year before.

Call It What It Is: "Jew Hatred"

Speaking at a BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) hearing in UCLA, radio talk show host Ben Shapiro tells it like it is... after which he received thunderous applause.

American conservative political commentator and radio talk show host Ben Shapiro gave a solid performance in support of Israel at the University of California in Los Angeles. The meeting of the UCLA undergraduate student government discussed whether the university should go forward with a resolution to boycott and divest from businesses that allegedly "profit from the Israeli occupation of Gaza and the West Bank."

Shapiro, an UCLA alum, crashed the divestment hearing to blast both the student sponsors and those considering the anti-Semitic measure.

HT: ColLive.com

Tuesday, March 04, 2014

Is Russia & Ukraine at the Brink of War?

Kerry Heads to Kiev after Russia's 'Declaration of War' - John Kerry calls actions of Russia a "brazen act of aggression," says White House is "considering all options."



Scenes From Ukraine - Russian helicopters, warships, and unmarked soldiers occupy Crimea as Ukraine recovers from bloodshed in Kiev.


West Side Institutional Synagogue Concert - 2014

Performances by 8TH DAY, Chaim Dovid Berson, Eli Schwebel, Cantor Zevi Muller Saturday Night, February 8th, 2014 Video by CJ Studios

Lipa Schmeltzer Singing Hallel at Airmont Shul

Lipa Schmeltzer Davening for the Amud on Rosh Chodesh Adar in his Shul in Airmont/Monsey, NY.

A Mitzvah for Phillip

Home-bound and unable to attend the CTeen International Shabbaton in NY, 16 year old Phillip asks the 1,000 attendees participating at the Gala Banquet of the Shabbaton, to help him conquer his devastating disease.

Extensive Report on Lev Tahor & its Leader

"Rabbi of the Pure Hearts: Inside Lev Tahor"

Last week on February 22, "The Global Network" investigative television show "16 X 9" aired a lengthy report which gave a rare inside look into the Chasidic disguised cult which call themselves "Lev Tahor." Just one week later, on Friday February 27, CBC's "The Fifth Estate" did an extensive piece of journalism and even more revealing report than that of the week before.

CBC reporter Gillian Findlay gets inside the ultra-orthodox Jewish community of Lev Tahor, now facing allegations of child abuse, and uncovers troubling facts about the past of its leader, Shlomo Helbrans.

Snow Plow Nearly Takes Out Reporter

FOX 29's Steve Keeley spent all Monday morning in New Jersey covering the snowstorm and wound up having a little mishap with a snowplow.

Keeley got blasted with snow from the plow train while reporting live from the side of the road at a peach orchard in Woodstown. This is the 15th snowstorm Keeley has reported on this winter. Clearly he is a pro at it now. He didn't even miss a beat!

Monday, March 03, 2014

PM Netanyahu Meets President Obama

President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu speak to the press before a bilateral meeting to discuss progress in Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, developments in Iran, and other regional priorities. March 3, 2014.

Beri Weber, Freilach & Shira

Live performance by Beri Weber and Freilach Band with Shira Choir - Meshoich - a classic of Avraham Fried composed by Yossi Green  Mixed: Yossi Blumenberg Video: Motty Engel

Breaking News - Lakewood Gets a New Mayor!

Menashe Miller, Lakewood's Mayor has called an emergency press conference. Watch him as he pursues his lifelong dream - and see the amazing reactions all around town!

Massive Controlled Avalanche

With over 10 feet of snow in 10 days, conditions were ripe to do some helicopter avalanche control work above the backside of Stevens Pass in Skykomish, WA on February 26, 2014. Here's a behind the scenes look at the avy control process and stunning video of a massive slide in all its terrible glory.

"Beats" Sampler Featuring EvanAl & Yoely Greenfeld

A new album "Beats" has been released. Enjoy this sampler of the musical arrangements of EvanAl and vocals of  Yoely Greenfeld.

Available Wherever Jewish music is sold & Online at: www.nigunmusic.com

Musical Presentations at The ATIME Shas-A-Thon

Yaakov Shwekey, Shloime Taussig, Levi Falkowitz, and Yisroel Williger along with The Shira Choir, sing, entertain and inspire the crowd at the ATIME Shas-A-Thon. Music by the Frielach Orcehstra. At the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch, NJ. Sunday 16th Adar 1 5774, February 16, 2014

The "ATIME Shas-A-Thon" celebrated an event where the entire Shas was stutied in one day, under one roof, by a group 274 Lomdim. In the months preceding the Siyum a unique group 274 Lomdim prepared and studied their slot of approximately 10 Daf each. On the day of the Siyum each Lomeid reviewed their entire slot in unison under one roof. Following the Siyum an exclusive Seudas Mitzvah - Gourmet Dinner was celebrated befitting such an exceptional occasion for all the Lomdei Hashas and their spouses accompanied by a special entertaining program.

The Siyum HaShas is Lezchus for the couples to merit a Yeshuah as well as a Chizuk to the thousands of couples yearning for a child of their own. The Shas-A-Thon is also a fundraiser to help ATIME continue all of its important services.

The Shira Choir singing a brand new song "Hayom" in honor of the Siyum, followed by others songs.


Large Wave Comes Through Restaurant

From the author: "My breakfast at Moby Dick's Restaurant while filming the large storm surf breaking on the pier in Santa Barbara, California. The swell increased with every wave that passed. I recall telling people at the table in front of me, the pier will likely be closed soon due to the high surf. One minute later. I see a set of waves approaching and pickup my smart phone to film. The video shows the wave breaking through the restaurant window. The dining room was filled with the sound of glass shattering and people screaming as a wave of water rush over the dining room carpet. Everyone froze including the staff. So, I rushed over to make sure there was not any major injuries. I proceeded to warn everyone of the danger that could follow with the next wave and to evacuate the room. We got the room evacuated without the anymore injuries."

Child Soloist Zrili Berger - Shema Yisrael

Child Soloist Zrili Berger Sings "Shema Yisrael" Composed by Dudi Kalish, Accompanied by Brothers Shea and Avrumy Berko at a recent event in Brooklyn

Sunday, March 02, 2014

Brothers Reunited After 34 Years Apart

Yehuda Boroosan from Atlanta, Georgia has an older brother who was unable to leave Iran for 34 years, Here is their reunion in Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel

Orthodox Brothers Bring Brazilian Capoeira To Israel

Two ultra-Orthodox brothers from Jerusalem have found new popularity after setting up a dojo in Bnei Brak in which they are training some 200 ultra-Orthodox students in the Brazilian martial art known as Capoeira centuries old self-defense practice that combines dance, acrobatics, and music.

Brothers, Miki and Yehuda Hayat, ages 24 and 20 respectively, have been actively marketing the art form in the predominantly ultra-Orthodox sectors of Jerusalem as an acceptable way for the ultra-Orthodox to participate in martial arts.

The origins of Capoeira date back to the 16th century, when Brazilian slaves took to developing dance moves to conceal the fact they were, in fact, training themselves to fight.

Blah Blah Dog

This dog has some important stuff to say…

Baby And Father Workout

A cute baby girl, Lilly Ann, and her father, Michael Stansbury do a fitness workout together.

Hundreds Of Thousands Protest Draft In Jerusalem

On Sunday, a huge number of ultra-Orthodox Israelis rallied against the proposed draft law at the entrance to Jerusalem. Hundreds of thousands — organizers said half a million while police put the number at some 300,000 — attended the protest, which sealed off the entrance to the capital for hours. Unlike previous protests, the event was largely peaceful, without clashes between demonstrators and police.



Through The Music Of Abie Rottenberg - EvanAl

Enjoy this beautiful melody of some of the well known classical compositions of Abie Rottenberg.

MBD Steinmetz & Shira - Vseirov - AT Production

"Veseiorev"  featuring Mordechai Ben David, Motty Steinmetz and The Shira Choir along with The Aaron Teitelbaum Orchestra. Conducted by Moshe Laufer with his son Eli.

"Veseiorev" was composed by R' Shlomo Yehuda Rechnitz - father of the Kalah - several years ago, but first released publicly at the wedding.

At The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA., during the Rechnitz Kornfeld wedding. February 19, 2014

Video by Mordecheh Duvid Neumann & Timeline Cinema.

A Gruntig Exclusive!

Brothers Yonatan & Aaron Razel - Music Video

Ivdu Es Hashem B’simcha is a new song made for the organization “Alei Siach” which helps kids with special needs. This wonderful organization presents Ivdu Es Hashem B’simcha a brand new video of a new cover for an old song composed by Yonatan Razel, featuring his brother Aaron Razel and the “Aley siach” boys choir. The video created by Olam Media and was directed by Aharon Orian with cinematographer David Orian.

6 Year Old Boy Holds Fundraising Concert For His Zeideh

A concert organized by a six-year-old boy was held in Vancouver to raise money for a very worthy cause. Yosef Nider decided he had to do something on a grand scale when he learned he was going to lose his beloved grandfather to pancreatic cancer. Yosef plays the violin and was the main performer in the show.  He has raised $6,000 so far and wants to present his donations to a cancer scientist to buy equipment.  The concert took place February 26, 2014,


Saturday, March 01, 2014

Yedidim With Yedidim Boys Choir - Yehi Ratzon

Shea Berko & the Yedidim Choir with the Yedidim Boys Choir sing "Yehi Ratzon" composed by Meshulam Greenberger. At the Belz annual fundraising dinner in Boro Park. Motzei Shabbos February 8, 2014. Avrumi Berko on the Keys.

Strike On Heaven - Full Documentary

Strike on Heaven— the 32-minute Yizkereim documentary, produced jointly by Torah Umesorah’s Zechor Yemos Olam program and the Rabbi Leib Geliebter Memorial Foundation.

This compelling and poignant documentary, written and narrated by Rabbi Shmuel Yaakov Klein, director of Zechor Yemos Olam,It exposes the Third Reich’s war on Yiddishkeit and powerfully showcases the Jewish people’s unwavering commitment to Torah. The film ends on an uplifting note with the rebuilding of Yiddishkeit around the world and in Eretz Yisrael.