Rabbi Steven Burg

Rabbi Steven Burg currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Aish HaTorah. Rabbi Burg has been served as a scholar-in-residence for some of the premier Passover holiday destinations, both in the US and around the world. Rabbi Burg combines deep knowledge of the Jewish community, erudite Torah lectures, and a dynamic personality. He has been a contributor to Fox News, Al Jazeera, PBS, and many radio stations. Before coming to Aish HaTorah, Rabbi Burg served as the Eastern Director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center where he contributed to the fight against anti-Semitism and oversaw the Museum of Tolerance in New York City. Previously, Rabbi Burg served as the Managing Director of the Orthodox Union (OU), a $100 million dollar social welfare organization, and was the International Director of NCSY, the largest international Jewish youth movement. Rabbi Burg founded the Jewish Student Union (JSU), a network of hundreds of public high school clubs that teach unaffiliated Jewish teens about their heritage. He started the Anne Samson Jerusalem Journey (TJJ), an Israel experience for unaffiliated Jewish teens which continues to send thousands of teens to Israel. Rabbi Burg is an orator of note and has spoken in varied venues across the globe. He has a Masters in Medieval Jewish History as well as Rabbinic Ordination from Yeshiva University. He has completed management courses at Harvard Business School and the Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University.

Micah D. Halpern

Micah D. Halpern is a columnist, a social and political commentator, a television host, a fundraiser, a rabbi and an educator. Host of “Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern”, a popular weekly program on JBS-TV, he also writes the columns “Above the Fold” for the Jerusalem Post and “Insighter” for Newsmax.  He was the foreign affairs columnist for the Observer.  His insight and analysis can now be found on his website “The Micah Report”.

Halpern is a dynamic speaker and lecturer who specializes in analyzing political and world events. He has been a commentator for ABC, CBS, Fox, i24News and is the go-to for a host of international media. Immediately following 9-11, he was the terror analyst for WCBS.  He has appeared in documentaries on The Food Network, The Learning Channel, The History Channel and offered religious commentary for CNN, BBC and other outlets including Al Arabia.

The author of “THUGS”, which spent weeks on Amazon’s best seller list, “What You Need To Know About: Terror” and “On Line With Israel at the Millennium”, Micah has been invited for consultations in the White House and the Justice Department. He keeps CEO’s around the world up-to-date as a Vistage lecturer.

Micah Halpern is one of the only exclusively Kosher wine reviewers in the world.  For fun, he hosts a Substack blog on chocolate chip cookies.

Lizzy Savetsky

Lizzy Savetsky is a digital influencer and outspoken activist for Israel and the Jewish people. She travels across the nation and internationally to speak for numerous non-profit organizations and philanthropic movements to support her people and homeland. Lizzy has gained a devoted following of over 340k on Instagram where she shares educational videos, advocacy, and glimpses into her life as a mom of 3 in NYC. She has been called a digital warrior, fighting antisemitism on the front lines of social media.

Yoni Z

Yoni Z is a singer, composer, and producer, whose prodigious talent has firmly established himself as a true maestro in the realm of contemporary Jewish music.

Growing up in a culturally diverse household, his musical sensibilities were shaped by a fusion of sounds, ranging from classical to contemporary, sacred to secular. This diverse upbringing laid the foundation for his ability to seamlessly blend genres creating a distinct and captivating musical style uniquely his own.

Yoni’s vocals possess a rare power, effortlessly traversing octaves and capturing the essence of the lyrics he delivers. His ability to connect with his audiences is unparalleled in the industry, showcasing his profound understanding of the power of music as a universal language at sold-out concerts across the globe.
His third studio album is expected to be released this upcoming summer.

SoulFarm

Soulfarm, a Jewish band hailing from Israel, was founded by Grammy Award Winner C Lanzbom and features Lead Vocalist Noah Solomon Chase, a gifted Multi-Instrumentalist. Their unique sound, a fusion of New American Music with Mediterranean influences, showcases melodic songwriting and progressive arrangements. With Drummer Ben Antelis and Bassist Daniel Ori, their live performances are a tapestry of captivating guitar leads, dynamic dance rhythms, and vibrant percussion breaks.

From stages in Israel, Australia, and England to their role as the Celebrate Israel Day Parade House band for over a decade, Soulfarm’s versatile music, blending improvisation and world music, has resonated globally. Their anthem “Walk With Me,” crafted specifically for the parade, underscores their commitment to their Jewish roots.

Acknowledged by the New York Times for their casual cross-cultural experimentation and celebrated by Relix Magazine for their infectious energy and rich melodies, Soulfarm stands as a testament to the vibrant and eclectic musical landscape of the Jewish community.

 

Avi Liberman

Avi Liberman’s quirky style has made him a favorite in comedy clubs from Los Angeles to New York. Born in Israel, raised in Texas and now living in Los Angeles, his comedic style is a winning combination of life experiences and topical issues told through a varied blend of characters and voices with worldwide expertise.

Avi has performed stand-up comedy on CBS’s “Late Late Show” with Craig Ferguson on comedy central’s “premium blend” and “make me laugh” as well as NBC’s “Friday Night!” Avi can be seen regularly on E! As one of their frequent guests on their very popular countdown series. He has also guest starred on “Movies At Our House,” as well as having shot a pilot titled “Through the Keyhole” both on AMC. He has also been heard on radio stations across the country.

Since 2001, Avi has successfully arranged widely acclaimed stand-up comedy tours in Israel to help boost morale while donating all of the proceeds to a charity. The successful “Comedy for Koby” tour is now a bi-annual event, benefitting the Koby Mandell foundation.

Bob Zany

Bob Zany is a Three-Time American Comedy Award Nominee. He represented the U.S. in World’s funniest person contest in 2016. Bob has appeared on over a thousand national T.V. shows from the Tonight Show to Last Comic Standing and a seventeen-year stint appearing on and co-hosting the National Jerry Lewis Telethon. His numerous film credits include Joe Dirt with David Spade, Stephen Soderberg’s The Informant playing Matt Damon’s attorney. He also has available on Amazon, a documentary about his career in showbiz, “Close But No Cigar” opening with his appearance on The Gong Show with Chuck Barris in 1977 at the age of 15!

He’s taking his act to all 50 states, three territories & Washington, DC plus 13 countries from London to Israel. Currently you can find him preforming from Las Vegas to Atlantis City and a Theater or Comedy Club near you.

He’s also heard weekly from coast to coast on radio with his Zany Report in over 25 markets plus 17 years on the syndicated The Bob and Tom Show in over 150 markets. He was honored to film 11 episodes in front of a studio audience for drybarcomedy.com.

*He simply reaches into a bottomless grab bag of jokes, so smooth and effortless that it would be easy to overlook just how much talent and skill is behind the process…He’s also naturally funny guy, a distinction at a time when stand-up comedy is cluttered with people who aren’t.. L.A. Times

Abbie Sophia

Abbie Sophia is an award-winning tristate area photographer specializing in connection and genuine moments. She always aims to make you look your best. Originally a social worker, she brings her skills to every event and photograph and makes you feel at ease. She will have a few slots for family photos to reserve for you and will be capturing the program daily so we can remember the amazing times we had! Photos capture history and now more than ever we want to help you memorialize all that is important – you and your family!