By COLlive reporter
13 year-old Hannah Laskow always loved to perform.
A student at the Conejo Jewish Day School, in Agoura Hills, California, the Jewish law that prohibits women from singing in public prevented her from ever fulfilling that dream.
Recently, Laskow was inspired to form a girls singing group which will perform for women only audiences.
The 8th grader gathered 6 friends who also love to sing, and called the new choir ‘Shalosh,’ representing the three mitzvos of a Jewish woman: Challah, Neros (Shabbat candles), and Taharas Hamishpacha (family purity).
Laskow and friends Davina Shapiro, Sarah Shapiro, Tziona Gerson, Rachel Robin, Jolie Rafelson and Sarah Baldwin have been working for months on a debut concert, which will take place on June 2.
Laskow says the choir has given all the girls a chance to explore their creative side. She and her friends have written many original songs for the performance.
“We also put a twist on some of our favorite Jewish songs and gave it a newer feel,” she told COLlive.com.
The songs depict Jewish themes, such as mitzvos, circumstances, and making a Kidush Hashem.
Their career won’t end after the concert.
The group has also been recording an album that will be released at the concert, and will be doing a series of performances at girl’s schools, women’s events, and old age homes.
Laskow says she and the others could not have accomplished this without the support they’ve been receiving from friends and family.
“This is such a big deal that this is finally happening,” she said.
“I hope to inspire other girls in the world to do the same, because with all of this hard work I have realized that anything can be done.”
Shalosh Debut Concert
June 2, 2010
CJDS, 29900 Ladyface Ct. Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Time: 6:30 pm (Doors open 6 pm)
Cost: $5 in advance, $6 at the door
For booking and tickets email [email protected]
i love you hannah you are the best big sister!
I saw this concert live two nights ago it was amazing!!! the director was so outgoing!
My Mom is making me Write this—-
This is what she is saying—-
WHY CNAT YOU BE LIKE HANNAH LASKOW AND MAKE A CONCERT WHY IS SHE SO TALENTED!
I wish I could be there for your big performance! I will anxiously await the video! Have a wonderful concert–I am so proud of you and all of the amazing things you do! Love, Aunt Wen 🙂
I’M KVELLING!!!! I’ve been in on a few rehearsals – it’s gonna be a reall great shoooowwwww! 😉
Looking forward to the show…love the pictures… you are a great publicist as well… To the director and cast: Break a leg! You guys are going to be great! Love, LIsa
do u gals hav a website????
i saw ur dress rehearsal today!!! it was FANTABULOUS
comments are awesome thanks for making us well known
keep them coming(the comments I mean)
sincerely
D.M.S
I did not know what was shalosh all about when hannah sent me emails but now i get it.
its amazing what a 13 year old girl can do!never give up on you dreams.if you have a passion for somthing go for it all the way!
good for you hannah !
you deserve it!
i cant wait to see you in summer, to bad i cant come to the concert.
but have fun Good luck to you all!
sending regards from broooklyn NY!
this looks great!
i cant believe this great work that hannah laskow has done
i cant believe this…i am ordering tickets this second
from your super fan! you know who!!!!!!!
Hannah, Michael, Debra, Unbelievable! So proud! Great job, parents- wonderful, Hannah! On one of the pictures I guess I saw Gabriella, is it right? Wow, they are big now. It is just awesome! Congratulations and – GOOD LUCK HANNAH
Davina is the cutest wikipedia ever!
She has the prettiest eyes!
Good Job
Hannah is an awesome director she is helping these girls accomplish so much. We are so proud of our little wikipedia’s we love her and acknowledge that she has pretty eyes
she’s my favorite Hannah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good job! ur #1 fan!
So proud of all of you!!!! Looking forward to seeing the show……you are all so very special! Ms. Koperberg:)
3 Main Mitzvos of a Jewish girl
This looks amazing! Agoura is in LA, am I correct? I’ll have to buy tickets!!!
Proud of director and all the performers-great idea- great creative ideas that touches infinitiy! COOL!!!
This is phenomenal!
I am so impressed
Go Hannah!!
-g8er
so cute! shows what twelve year olds can do when they put their heads to it!
This looks aweeesooommmmeee
THIS concert is awesome we performed at an old age home today and it was scary but really fun
Remember always SMILE and be LOUD!!!!!!!!!
hi to peeps who said good luck and hi to me
sincerely
Davina Shapiro
Hannah is the director of this choir. She is an amazing young girl who has an amazing personality.
– Sparky101
-Directors G.&D. S.
who is hanna??
My girl rocks! Can’t wait to see you all perform together.
Proud Mima
whats school its doing it?
So impressed with what you have accomplished! Chanie, you are incredible! Sarah, Davina, Tziona, Rochel, Sarah and Yael…….can’t wait for the big day! This looks sooooo gooood!!!!
Can’t wait to see my CJDS students in their premire debut of Shalosh! You go girls! – Mrs. Adivi
Yes there is-
bit.ly/shalosh
Is there a website?
good job
hi tziona and hannah!!!dvinah and sarah u guys roooock we luv uuuuuuuu gabs and rachal!!!!!! luv us from ny!!!
this is sooooo awesome!
cant wait to hear you!
love,
DEW
and so california style i love it!
SARA AND DAVINA….SOOO PROUD OF Uֱֱ
A great, creative and expressive activity for frum girls! Wishing you success in your work of chesed- We’re all proud! Yasher Koach!!!
were finallly famous!!-
Hey Sara and Davina!
How ya doing? You both rock!!! You look like your having a great time! When you become famous don’t forget me 😉 G’luck!
Luv,
M _ _ _ _ I’m so perfect! ur fav. councelor from Running Springs!!
What a wonderful way to spend your time! Thank you for working together to bring happiness to others. Good luck with your Shavuot concerts at the Senior Centers!! Debbie B
GO HANNNNNNAAA!!!!!!!
U ROCK!!!!!
WHY DO U CARE!! THEY R HAVING FUN!!!
GO AGOURA GIRLS!
Hannah you know you rock and now a choir! I can’t wait to see you girls perform. Let me know if you need any costumes.
Your #1 Fan
Go Hannah!!!!
go hannah, we miss you!
g8er
so cute!!! hope it goes well 🙂
Much success in your new venture.
It’s so good for girls to express themselves in a kosher way.
An admirer from across the Atlantic
Well done.
Much success. It’s so good for girls to express themselves in a kosher way.
Waiting to hear your album
What a wonderful idea. i can hardly wait for the concert. But – why is there no picture of the director.
Lots of good luck to all of you.
Sunny
It is amazing to see what a 13-year-old can do! Very impressed!
go hannah rachel and u gals in cjds….awesome job 🙂
go rachel!!!
an s online school friend
Well Done Hannah Laskow!
Gonna be there for sure!
I am definitely going to this concert!
I cant wait!