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Baruch Levine

Wikipedia's first sentence called it “american orthodox jewish composer and singer whose songs have become popular and classic throughout the orthodo”. Today it says “american orthodox jewish composer and singer”.
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Baruch Levine (born December 28, 1977) is a Canadian-born American Orthodox Jewish composer and singer whose songs have become popular and classic throughout the Orthodox Jewish world.1 His slow, soulful, heartfelt tunes have gained wide popularity at Shabbat tables and kumzits gatherings.2 One of his most successful compositions is " Vezakeini " (Give Us Merit), derived from the ancient prayer recited at Shabbat candle lighting.

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american orthodox jewish composer and singer whose songs have become popular and classic throughout the orthodo

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american orthodox jewish composer and singer

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