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“Jewish Star” for Women?

Part 2: Filmmaker Danny Finkelman documents a day in the lives of the "Jewish Star" judges, Avraham Fried, Yossi Green, Eli Gerstner and Mendy Pellin. Plus: One of them suggests a separate contest for women (in a hall and not online). Video

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Hopeful mother
January 31, 2016 11:51 pm

I would love to see a girls contest just for fun! How nice would it be for talented Jewish girls to be able to compete in a kosher environment? I personally can’t sing but my daughters can and I know they would love it! My eight year old has been asking if I could find her a place to compete! Hope it happens!

AGREE!!
March 26, 2012 10:52 pm

Yeeeah, do one!! I know some girls who have an amazing voice!! They must have this chance!!!

Jewish star for women !
March 19, 2012 8:36 pm

I thinkk woomen should have a jewish star !!!!!!!!!!!please do one .

hadassah chen will be a judge too
March 19, 2012 12:15 pm

talented actress and singer… she is hylarious…she must be a judge too…

all Yidden are Jewish Stars
March 17, 2012 11:42 pm

People should sing from their heart to H’ and in order to inspire others. Not to compete and receive accolades. Every yid is a Jewish Star and there shouldn’t be a contest to make one think they are, or for the rest of the contestants, that they are not. I think having an avenue for musicians to perform and share their talent is excellent, but it needn’t feed people’s ego and insecurities. As for women, we have a bracha and a mitzvah to protect ourselves from getting caught up in the superficiality of our gifts and talents and we need… Read more »

musicluver
March 17, 2012 11:04 pm

Funny how none of the women mentioned Kineret as a possible judge. From what I remembered growing up, she was the “Queen” of Jewish music for women only!

Totattly Agree with #36!!
March 15, 2012 7:32 pm
Ahhhhh Yossi Green
March 15, 2012 4:57 pm

U are so talented!! & so humble!! U have a special gift that u can compose such amazing music!!

boys are less important right??
March 15, 2012 3:14 pm

so basicly boys get to sing and recieve money, get famous and we get to watch? well excuse me but theyre are thousands of jewish girls who havve amazing voices and theyre equal to the ones that dont?? talents are being wasted and your just watching it happen

Yossis car
March 15, 2012 11:35 am

i want yossis car
sweet audio

HAHA!!
March 15, 2012 9:50 am

#13 your totally right i have a lot of sisters and they all have “amazing” voices

whats this all about girls vs boys????????????????
March 14, 2012 11:05 pm

i don’t get it. it’s a jewish star competition.
the end.

yossi green
March 14, 2012 9:59 pm

your daughter is a great girl
a girl of humility and depth of character
you should continue to have major nachas and joy from her!

So nice
March 14, 2012 9:57 pm

and refreshing to see a real, chassidishe yid such as Avraham Fried.
Younger versions should learn from him.

I hope there is a girls contest!!!!
March 14, 2012 9:36 pm

I just wish that they could have it online in the womans section of col or something b/c really if a man listens to it he knows hes doing the wrong thing but if he continues anyway then why do we have to change it for them. maybe even like our own site IM”YH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

to #28
March 14, 2012 8:50 pm

Money the in the bank!!

MBD IS THE KING

only 1 jewish star
March 14, 2012 8:15 pm

And that wouild be the one and only Mordechai Ben David. The rest are followers
G-luck everyonn!e

ZT
Brazil

very nice
March 14, 2012 8:15 pm

Awesome video!! Very well done!
Can’t wait for the concert!

GO RIKI!
March 14, 2012 8:14 pm

You look awesome here!!! Beautiful words of wisdom…

Women?
March 14, 2012 8:13 pm

A know how much te women are jealous of the men but will it really make a difference if there is a women contest. They can’t make it public anyway. There are enough places and girl singers to around. You don’t need to fight to be a star- eery women us a star already. Will people really have time to do that? Its a cute fun idea but think it through and be practical. What will we achieve from a women’s Jewish star??? If women are good and they want to they can be singers, jewish star won’t help! There… Read more »

Fan
March 14, 2012 8:03 pm

Avraham fried is a tzadik!!!! A true mentch! So humble!

yossi green and avremel fun
March 14, 2012 7:44 pm

Yossi green and avraham fried the best!!!

yes yes yes!!!!!!!! for women!!!
March 14, 2012 7:13 pm
my drream might come true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 14, 2012 6:55 pm

I wanted to be a jewish star but their was never one for girls!!But now their is one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![I HOPE]

To # 18
March 14, 2012 6:49 pm

WRONG!!!

bachur
March 14, 2012 6:43 pm

hey mr. green can a goy without a neshama be moved by a song? or move a jew with his songs?

TO # 16:
March 14, 2012 6:21 pm

What, and having a contest for men is perfectly okay since their heads can’t be filled with “shtus” from being famous and popular? If such issues were considered, there wouldn’t even be the contest for men… Get over yourself – men are subjected to the same “dangers” you pose as women are.

Chanale Fellig must be a judge
March 14, 2012 6:15 pm

She is a pioneer in Jewish female stars

Not so sure...
March 14, 2012 6:04 pm

I’m not so sure if a women’s section would be a good idea.
1) While it would be amazing for plenty of women and girls, it may bring shtus to people’s heads. (being famous, popular etc..)

I think
March 14, 2012 5:56 pm

It is a wonderful idea!!! Obviously if it is dont in an appropriate manner.

haha #13
March 14, 2012 5:52 pm

ur totally right

Woman's Competition
March 14, 2012 5:43 pm

Good Luck with that one. Almost every girl out there thinks they are G-d’s greatest singer.
Who will be the judges?

Hi....?
March 14, 2012 5:20 pm

How is that got to do with woman?
Am i missing something?
I’m a little confused…?
Its a cool video tho 😉

Totally Agree
March 14, 2012 5:03 pm

There should definately be a jewish star for women!

I SUGGESTED IT
March 14, 2012 5:03 pm

BH
BSD

a few months ago i suggested it in an email
still no reply from them

This is great
March 14, 2012 4:42 pm

We want more

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MENDY PELLIN!
March 14, 2012 4:24 pm

I think the judges should make him a surprise birthday party on stage! that would be soo cute!

A Jewish Star!
March 14, 2012 4:22 pm

#1 – Thank You Danny Finkelman for making amazing videos such as these! we really appreciate them! #2- I Agree! their should be a jewish star for women, Chanale, Rivka Krinsky, and Shaindel Antellis should be judges, and the whole thing would be a hit! Just a thought! anyways, i think a jewish star is a great advantage for those who want to have a singing career, i mean its great exposure! Kudos to all the judges, you are amazing – and Mendy Pellin YOU ARE HYSTERICAL!! LOL. You’re children are adorable K”H and i have no idea why they… Read more »

YES!!
March 14, 2012 4:10 pm

we all wanted a female contest!

womens contest
March 14, 2012 3:59 pm

I think that it would be a great idea for them to have a womens contest, to having girls and women who are able to sing have a chance too.

HAHA
March 14, 2012 3:35 pm

Really discreet, Mendy!

Watch Out for: MOSHE BITTON...Please !!
March 14, 2012 3:31 pm

Moshe Bitton is 1 of the 8 contestants. He made the trip from Tiberias, Israel with money collected from friends, familly & even yeshiva bochurs. He is eating in the soup kitchen in Crown Heights. He came for 8 days & only $200 spending money. He is shy, except when he sings or dovens from the amud. If you meet him, give him a hug & encourage him. Its not easy for him: No english No family Not much money. By the way… His 1st stop after landing was the Rebbe’s Ohel, even though he is not a born or… Read more »

good luck peoples
March 14, 2012 3:20 pm
Great work
March 14, 2012 3:12 pm

New level of achievement- Jewish star!

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