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Jewish Star: Judges Decide

It's finally here: the highly anticipated online show of the judging session of A Jewish Star 2012. Join Avraham Fried, Eli Gerstner, Yossi Green and Mendy Pellin as they review and rate the top 16 contestants. Who will perform in Brooklyn College? Video

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Yaron Hanoka...sephardic singer
February 26, 2012 12:15 pm

.its Steve Schwab here to alert you that this competition has overlooked a great up and coming artist.His name is Yaron Hanoka….www.youtube.com/koldodi1…he has been performing around NY for the past year to tremendous applause…i have been witness to this on numerous occasions…do the right thing and invite this phenomenal singer to the stage on March 19.

what
February 26, 2012 10:50 am

weres moshe banda

GOOO CHONI GOLDMAN
February 25, 2012 8:01 pm

i love your song

Ami eller
February 24, 2012 2:30 pm

Wat do u guys think abt eller? I think he has a big chance

shimi
February 23, 2012 8:24 pm

If H-shem elevated the status of a ger to a ger tzedek.
Surely the same should go to a song that has changed its origen and is song by many for many in all simja ocations.
Beautifull job! you are already a winner.

#22
February 23, 2012 6:12 am

Avram Fried recognized that song as being non-Jewish because it’s well-known (non-Jewush music consists of Jewish and appropriate lyrics as well as a tune composed by a Yid). Any other song that is not Jewish or taken from a not Jewish song he would not have known it as such. And also “don’t hide from me” is a completely Jewish song

go d
February 21, 2012 5:27 pm

mendel p

Choni g all the way
February 21, 2012 4:42 pm

Far and away the best talent out there

more on Moshe Biton...
February 21, 2012 2:58 pm

First of all, I am biased, because….I held the “point & shoot” camera that shot Moshe’s live performance. Nevertheless, you should know: Moshe grew up in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Israel. Its called “Shikun Daled”, Upper Tiberias. Mostly very poor Jews who immigrated from Morrocco. But its a place of hope, with many small “Schteiblach” shuls. With many old, old tunes sung within the prayers. This is where he learned to sing/doven. Moshe does not know what a studio is. Its all live by him…No second chance to correct or edit mistakes. Listen again to his video &… Read more »

dont hide from me?
February 21, 2012 2:28 pm

Avraham Fried, what about the song “Don’t Hide from Me” – wasn’t that taken from a non-jewish song?
(Really just wondering, not looking to nitpick/criticize)

shimmi markovich
February 21, 2012 2:26 pm

hand down this is real talent! your voice is perfect…

Shimmi markovich
February 21, 2012 2:12 pm

Hands down this is real talent the voice is remarkable

Avremel
February 21, 2012 1:02 pm

Strange that you have an issue with the talis – you wore one at night or close to nighttime on the chabad telethon singing avinu malkeinu (or a diff song).

amazing voice SHIMI MARCOVICH
February 21, 2012 12:08 pm

i think the one with the best voice is SHIMI, i think he really has a future in the jewish music world, you can tell the power and the sweetness in his voice, I really hoppe to hear from him in the near future.
Congratulations i think you could be the next big hit in the jewish music world

Choni g
February 21, 2012 12:04 pm

Choni will bring the house down baby!
He’s the alpha male of the pack!!! The lion of Judah
G-d blessed him with a voice of milk and honey
Rich with nutrients to heal a broken soul.

Ur lil lion cubb bro 🙂

To Shimi markowits
February 21, 2012 11:47 am

Hey everyone!! The words are what make a song jewish cmon you cant get any more jewish than this!!!! Loved the song and loved your voice good luck at the finals

MINKYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
February 21, 2012 11:27 am

HOWZIT BRUUUUUU!!!!!!! YOU AWSOME!!!!!!!

A JOBURG STUDENT.

From a musician
February 21, 2012 11:22 am

Dovi Minkowicz has a very broad spectrum voice. I`v heard him sing softly as well as chazzonish style. That is actually the beauty of this guy. Hope the judges will see in him what I know exists.

wiwiwiwiwiwi
February 21, 2012 10:49 am

DOV BER GUREWICZ was by far THA BESTEST!

Moshe bitton
February 21, 2012 10:14 am

when I hear his song and his singing I hear neshomo, I hear Eretz Hakoidesh, I hear a man who has a story and is talking to the Ribono Shel Oilom. Chazak I really love it.

yossi green
February 21, 2012 9:57 am

B”H
yossi green gave insightful and honest comments. not so impressed with the rest of the judges…

Go Ami Eller!
February 21, 2012 9:56 am

It’s so amazing to see a boy, whom you’ve known since he was a baby, getting up there and making such a beautiful video. I’m sure your family is shepping much nachas.

"LET'S STICK WITH POSITIVITY"
February 21, 2012 9:22 am

This whole contest should be conducted with enjoyment, and positive comments. Negative comments are unbecoming, and do not portray fair sportsmanship. Any critique should fall within the domain if the judges only.Best luck to all contestants-SD

GO MENDEL PIEKARSKI
February 21, 2012 9:22 am

MENDEL YOU ARE AMAZING!!!
LOVE YOUR COUSINS

to #17
February 21, 2012 9:04 am

Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated. I have to say though that I agreed completely with the judges assessment of it. Ultimately I posted a video that was not competition specific. Considering it was a recording of a practice session I thought it was a cool and “in-theme” video, but ultimately I agree that it does not show my strengths in voice or in performance and I think that was their point. For a last minute posting of a video that “doesn’t fit” I was quite happy – and very surprised actually – to be in the top… Read more »

to 22
February 21, 2012 8:36 am

…antelis was singing an original song made up by his sister and himself hence a jewish song, the other guy chose a song that stood out as a well known non jewish song. No double standard here unless your factoring in previous years.

Choni Goldman
February 21, 2012 7:24 am

You the best by far!

Give the poor Israeli boy a chance.........................
February 21, 2012 7:11 am

Minkowitz is good, but do we want a chazzan to be the Jewish Star ??
Moshe Biton can bring something new & refreshing to you Brooklynites.
Time to connect with your Jewish Oriental roots, which are much more connected to the Holy Land….Instead of European opera chazanut or American rock.
A Moshe Biton fan in Tiberias, Israel

Mazal tov, mendy!!
February 21, 2012 5:21 am

good voice

nin
February 21, 2012 5:20 am

good voice

" TWO BOYZ FROM THE HOOD"
February 21, 2012 3:54 am

It is nice to see that two of our own have reached this pinnacle. Allthough it is irrelevant if they make it ( Dovi & Mendel ) all the way to the top, we all know that they are super stars allready by thier superb singing skills. They both have unique talent, and can both go to achieve great heights if they wish to do so. May they both have much hatzlacha in whatever paths they choose to follow. Growing up with Chassidishe music was a definite plus of giving them both a true insight of singing from the heart.… Read more »

shimy marcovich
February 21, 2012 1:48 am

good choices with most of the finalists! however shimy marcovich is EXCELLENT. he is my favorite out of all, his voice is very sweet and pleasant

Dovi Minkowitz
February 21, 2012 1:15 am

Your song was in my head all shabbos! What a powerful voice! So enjoyable, what a treat. Never heard your voice in my life, but now it plays forever in my head, and that’s powerful. Awesome job!!!

Minkowitz
February 21, 2012 12:30 am

you better take it home man

child star goes to ...
February 21, 2012 12:30 am

mendel p

prediction
February 21, 2012 12:29 am

top 3
dovi minkowicz
choni goldman
shimi marcovitch

chazzan kid
February 21, 2012 12:27 am

what happened to that chazzan kid

minkowitz
February 21, 2012 12:27 am

is taken it home!!! no doubt.

Double standard
February 21, 2012 12:25 am

I don’t understand, only ONE of the contestants, Markowitz, was singled out for singing a “non-Jewish song”.

Can someone explain this to me? Was the Antelis kid not singing a non-Jewish song? What about the other 80% of the singers?

evergreen has talent after all
February 21, 2012 12:25 am

dovi minkowitz & mendel pikarsky. you guys rock

To Mendy Pellin
February 21, 2012 12:24 am

You obviously read Dovi Minkowitz wrong because he`s actually a jolly joker like you. Not as comically talented as you but pretty jolly. I guess he really got into that song

plaese
February 21, 2012 12:18 am

write who won since i cant watch the video

Dovi Minkowicz
February 21, 2012 12:15 am

We are so excited he is in!!! Heartwarming voice!

Mendel Markel
February 21, 2012 12:06 am

Although some of the choices are really good, I personally believe Mendel Markel has a very sweet soothing voice, which I could listen to for hours

tallis
February 20, 2012 11:49 pm

Maybe its a borrowed tallis. and how did u wear the tallis on the telthon by machnsie Rachamim??

Mendy Pellin!!!!
February 20, 2012 11:08 pm

You made this just so so so funny and pleasant to watch.

The most awesomest Singersss
February 20, 2012 11:08 pm

Yay Mendel piekarski and doviiii minkowicz yYYyAaaayyyyaaaa

GO CHONI GOLDMAN!!!!
February 20, 2012 11:05 pm
avraham fried
February 20, 2012 11:00 pm

is the most eidel!

y green
February 20, 2012 10:53 pm

enjoyed ur commentary and vort in the middle.

!!!!!!!!!!
February 20, 2012 10:51 pm

yakov klien has an amazing voice!!! (5:04)

Where
February 20, 2012 10:49 pm

Where is Raphael Gammerman on the juniors???? That was such a great audition and sweet voice!

Yossi Green
February 20, 2012 10:35 pm

Whats up with Y. green, and connecting to a song?!

Go Ami Eller!
February 20, 2012 10:34 pm

It’s so amazing to see a boy, whom you’ve known since he was a baby, getting up there and making such a beautiful video. I’m sure your family is shepping much nachas.

dov ber should have made it
February 20, 2012 10:14 pm

im a dov ber g fan

Adi

YES!!!!!!!!!
February 20, 2012 9:43 pm

All the juniors rock!… why coudn’t ALL the adults?! I especially love Antelis! Nice! My face and excitement at the junior’s was….! I agree, Mendy, Avraham, LOL! Btw, Yossi Green was…. serious. I also wish the finalists would have REALLY short clips at the end to remember who they were tho.

go mendel piekarski!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 20, 2012 9:37 pm
?????????????????
February 20, 2012 9:10 pm

Who are the winners 4 the kids

go mendel piekarski
February 20, 2012 8:20 pm

we are sooooo excited. we knew you would make it in!!

MENDY PELLIN U ARE HILARIOUS
February 20, 2012 7:28 pm

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