Shlomo Carlebach

Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach (they) (known as Reb Shlomo to his followers) (January 14, 1925, Berlin—October 20, 1994, Canada) was a Jewish religious teacher, composer, and singer who was known as "The Singing Rabbi " during his lifetime. Although his roots lay in traditional Orthodox yeshivot , he branched out to create his own movement combining Hasidic -style warmth and personal interaction, public concerts, and song-filled synagogue services. At various times he lived in Manhattan, New York , San Francisco , Toronto and Moshav Mevo Modi'im , Israel . Carlebach is considered by many to be the foremost Jewish religious songwriter in the second half of the 20th century. In a career that spanned 40 years, he recorded more than 25 albums that continue to have wide popularity and appeal. His influence also continues to this day in so-called " Carlebach minyanim " located in many cities around the globe. Carlebach was also considered a pioneer of the Baal teshuva movement ("returnees to Judaism"), encouraging disenchanted Jewish youth to re-embrace their heritage.

Shlomo Carlebach ( ), known as Reb Shlomo to his followers (14 January 1925 – 20 October 1994), was a Jewish rabbi , religious teacher, composer, and singer who was known as "The Singing Rabbi" during his lifetime. Although his roots lay in traditional Orthodox yeshivot , he branched out to create his own style combining Hasidic Judaism , warmth and personal interaction, public concerts, and song-filled synagogue services. At various times he lived in Manhattan , San Francisco , Toronto and Moshav Mevo Modi'im , Israel . Carlebach is considered by many to be the foremost Jewish religious songwriter of the 20th century. In a career that spanned 40 years, he composed thousands of melodies and recorded more than 25 albums that continue to have widespread popularity and appeal. His influence also continues to this day in " Carlebach minyanim " and Jewish religious gatherings in many cities and remote pristine areas around the globe. Carlebach was also considered a pioneer of the Baal teshuva movement ("returnees to Judaism"), encouraging disenchanted Jewish youth to re-embrace their heritage, using his special style of enlightened teaching, and his melodies, songs, and highly inspiring story telling.

Shlomo Carlebach ( ; 14 January 1925 – 20 October 1994), known as Reb Shlomo to his followers, was a Jewish rabbi , religious teacher, spiritual leader, composer, and singer dubbed "the singing rabbi" during his lifetime. Although his roots lay in traditional Orthodox yeshivot , he branched out to create his own style combining Hasidic Judaism , warmth and personal interaction, public concerts, and song-filled synagogue services. At various times he lived in Manhattan , San Francisco , Toronto and a Moshav he founded, Mevo Modi'im , Israel. Carlebach is the subject of Soul Doctor , a musical that debuted on Broadway in 2013. Carlebach is considered by many to be the foremost Jewish religious songwriter of the 20th century. In a career that spanned 40 years, he composed thousands of melodies and recorded more than 25 albums that continue to have widespread popularity and appeal. His influence also continues to this day in " Carlebach minyanim " and Jewish religious gatherings in many cities and remote pristine areas around the globe. Carlebach was also considered a pioneer of the Baal teshuva movement ("returnees to Judaism"), encouraging disenchanted Jewish youth to re-embrace their heritage, using his special style of enlightened teaching, and his melodies, songs, and highly inspiring story telling.

Jewish musician and rabbi (1925–1994) For the mashgiach ruchani of Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin, see Shlomo Carlebach (scholar) . Shlomo Carlebach ( ; 14 January 1925 – 20 October 1994), known as Reb Shlomo to his followers, was a rabbi , religious teacher, spiritual leader, composer, and singer dubbed "the singing rabbi" during his lifetime. Although his roots lay in traditional Orthodox yeshivot , he branched out to create his own style, combining Hasidic Judaism , warmth and personal interaction, public concerts, and song-filled synagogue services. At various times he lived in Manhattan , San Francisco , Toronto and a Moshav he founded, Mevo Modi'im , Israel. Carlebach is the subject of Soul Doctor , a musical that debuted on Broadway in 2013. Carlebach is considered by many to be the foremost Jewish religious songwriter of the 20th century. Carlebach was also considered a pioneer of the Baal teshuva movement ("returnees to Judaism"), encouraging disenchanted Jewish youth to re-embrace their heritage, using his special style of enlightened teaching, and his melodies, songs, and highly inspiring story telling. Following his death, numerous accusations of sexual abuse were levied against him, published in Lilith Magazine .

American rabbi and musician (1925–1994) For the mashgiach ruchani of Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin, see Shlomo Carlebach (scholar) . Shlomo Carlebach ( Hebrew : שלמה קרליבך ; January 14, 1925 – October 20, 1994), known as Reb Shlomo to his followers, was an American rabbi and musician nicknamed "the Singing Rabbi". Although his roots lay in traditional Orthodox yeshivot , he branched out to create his own style, combining Hasidic Judaism , warmth and personal interaction, public concerts, and song-filled synagogue services. At various times he lived in Manhattan , San Francisco , Toronto , and a moshav he founded, Mevo Modi'im , in Israel . Carlebach is the subject of Soul Doctor , a musical that debuted on Broadway in 2013. Carlebach is considered by many to be the foremost Jewish religious songwriter of the 20th century. Carlebach was also considered a pioneer of the baal teshuva ("master of return") movement, encouraging disenchanted Jewish youth to re-embrace their heritage, using his special style of enlightened teaching, and his melodies, songs, and highly inspiring story telling. Following his death, numerous accusations of sexual abuse were levied against him, published in Lilith Magazine . The New York Times . "Film version of 'Soul Doctor,' the Shlomo Carlebach-Nina Simone musical, to hit US theaters for 1 night" .