A Jewish Star singing competition previews its contestants: New Jersey Shliach Avremel Blesofsky sings 'Yevonim.'
Contender:
Avremel Blesofsky, 33, married with children.
Residence:
Fanwood, NJ.
Occupation:
Shliach of the Rebbe and co-Director of Chabad of Union County.
Musical Aspirations:
Musicians and singers often feel like music is not something you like, its something you need. Chassidim aspire to strengthen 'avoidas Hashem' and to learn more Torah.
Reality Check:
Chabad niggunim are not just sung, they are experienced. They're in a class of their own. Knowing and singing them correctly and authentically is a responsibility we Chassidim carry. We're inundated with chassidic pop and its Yeshivish kvetcheray that it has influenced the way we sing Chabad'skeh niggunim.
Favorite Singer:
My brother Burouch Sholom Blesofsky.
Favorite Song:
Rebbi Feitel Levin's Shuvah, written in Honor of the Rebbe's birthday.
A Jewish Star:
With the Aibeshter’s help, the competition will raise awareness about Soul-to-Soul and help them generate lots of funds.
How did you like this audition? vote now (Please note: auditions should be judged on the quality of the voice, not the video production)
A mechaya. Very enjoyable voice, very nice to listen to.
(1/18/2010 2:58:53 PM)
5
a friend from Morristown
àáøòîì ùåéï âàø à ìàðâò öééè ãéø ðéùè âòæòäï
it"s good to see authentic chabad was represented here by you. kol tuv, and hatzloche rabboh in di avodas hakodesh
(1/18/2010 3:03:07 PM)
6
NOT BAD!
OMG! this guy got such a CHUSH! Blesofsky are one talented family.
(1/18/2010 3:18:50 PM)
7
wow beutiful
what a sweet and charming voice!
(1/18/2010 3:22:11 PM)
8
gasp!!!
this guys got it!!!!
(1/18/2010 3:24:45 PM)
9
very sweet
well done seems like the him and his brother got some real talent.
(1/18/2010 3:26:41 PM)
10
fristrated
can he just sing like regular society, why a twist????????.
(1/18/2010 3:29:25 PM)
11
A+++++
Although there were a few acceptable voices until now I think we've got a superb voice over here. It gave me goose bumps .
(1/18/2010 3:30:07 PM)
12
sweet voice
CUTE kids.
(1/18/2010 3:32:31 PM)
13
hey
This guy is actually not bad at all! Impressive!
(1/18/2010 3:33:23 PM)
14
Seriously Awesome
wow, so powerful
(1/18/2010 3:33:28 PM)
15
Fantastic
I think he is second best his favorite singer Boruch Blesofsky is mine as well. Maybe we can get a duet.
(1/18/2010 3:40:12 PM)
16
A Crown Heights Menagin
Now we finally get to hear a Chabad niggun sung with warmth and geshmak (nisht vild) and a homely vedio too; to-boot, I really enjoyed this one keep them coming.
(1/18/2010 3:45:55 PM)
17
Powerful
amazing. Bsb has a good role model
(1/18/2010 3:53:48 PM)
18
amazing
hes really good his voice is very smooth greatttttt thank u a pleasure to listen
(1/18/2010 3:58:34 PM)
19
parent in ch
My kids love his brother but I like him! ( i guess Its the age) keep it up, good work in NJ.
(1/18/2010 4:07:21 PM)
20
wow
atleast his desk is cleaner than his brothers, not to compare brothers c"v
(1/18/2010 4:09:17 PM)
21
interesting
he sounds like Carlbach. ay ay bey bey Bey
(1/18/2010 4:10:23 PM)
22
interesting
he sounds like Carlbach. ay ay bey bey Bey
(1/18/2010 4:10:27 PM)
23
Shmaye B.
Avremel I was touched; no whammed we used to sing together in yeshivah but wow you went way up there I really enjoyed it (btw the kids are cute are both yours?)all the best and hatzlacha in all your endeavors keep singing.
(1/18/2010 4:20:37 PM)
24
Unique Blend
Avremel sings like a Lubavitcher with all the Lubavitche schtick. At the same time he has a very warm and exciting voice that appeals to the general public.
(1/18/2010 4:50:37 PM)
25
wow
heartwarming and an exceptionally beautiful voice.
(1/18/2010 5:01:06 PM)
26
Cuzin Avremel
Your the man. A Tashkenter on Mongtomery St.
(1/18/2010 5:18:51 PM)
27
Can two brother's win
Can two brother's be in the top three???????????
(1/18/2010 5:23:56 PM)
28
Leitznus betohoroso between the lines!
Avremel you make me laugh! (besides the great, unmached, in-control voice!)
(1/18/2010 5:31:18 PM)
29
Fantastic
I think he is second best his favorite singer Boruch Blesofsky is mine as well. Maybe we can get a duet.
(1/18/2010 6:04:35 PM)
30
Inspiered
Great song is it a chabad song ?
(1/18/2010 6:11:31 PM)
31
sydney
Cousin avremel you make us proud! Remember the good old days singing in Tante Broche's house!!
(1/18/2010 6:40:04 PM)
32
nice nigun
i like this particular song a lot. is this a vocal contest or an opportunity to show the world your shlichus work?? just wondering...
(1/18/2010 6:54:03 PM)
33
Blesofsky
Blesofsky are the best!!!
(1/19/2010 12:37:57 AM)
34
WOW!
B-E-A-T-I-F-U-L voice! He's gonna win!
(1/19/2010 12:49:28 AM)
35
I like
He's good!
(1/19/2010 2:06:20 AM)
36
good
very good
(1/19/2010 2:12:57 AM)
37
Uziel P
I agree to comment two, beautiful.
(1/19/2010 3:22:17 AM)
38
mushka kenadefrueter
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its so cute! OMG cant breath! Help!
(1/19/2010 4:12:44 AM)
39
To #30
Yes, it's a Chabad song that was popular in Nikolayev. This niggun can be found on the Lubavitch Nigunim double CD by R' Shmuel Betzalel Althaus. Judging by Avremel's taam in singing this nigun, that's where he heard it as well. He does a great job keeping the authentic taam of R' S.B.A. even amidst the twists and the modification of the nigun (added bridges). You can find the above mentioned CD at www.kehot.com search keyword "althaus". MM from PGH
(1/19/2010 8:23:39 AM)
40
Terrific Audition
I actually like this one best. In my opinion it's between this guy and Grunblatt.
(1/19/2010 10:23:07 AM)
41
nice !!!
very very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(1/19/2010 10:53:47 AM)
42
boruch sholom's brother
Amazing that in one family, a beautiful talent KA"H, someon told me that the Blesofskys are baalei neginah. HERE It is, truly clearlly, unreal. Keep it up. BS's got one style and AVremul another. Not sure which one i like better? THeir both good just different types of songs i guess. Go BS and Avremul Hakohanim Belosofsky.
(1/19/2010 12:25:41 PM)
43
This guy is REAL!
Finally, an authentic, original lubavitcher nigun recorded beautifully with originality. Thank you.
(1/19/2010 1:09:11 PM)
44
A Chabad fan in Riverdale
I collect all Chanukah recordings I can get my hands on (it'a long story) I've heard bad-so so-good-very good superb and this niggun is the best I've heard so far and this guy sings quite well. There was a chazan in Riverdale with the same last name, are they related ?
(1/19/2010 1:38:06 PM)
45
01:57 Shabsie HaCohen
Is Avraham Fried's second name Shabsie? Philly?
(1/19/2010 2:59:05 PM)
46
blesofsky
lesofskys rock
(1/19/2010 3:13:12 PM)
47
40s right
he is the best!!!
(1/19/2010 4:56:35 PM)
48
Impressed
As a recording studio technician I hear many different vocalists all the just a bout every day. I must say this one is one of high quality, very professional classical sounding but the popular style warmth is there as well (probably a Spinto Tenor).
(1/19/2010 5:28:12 PM)
49
To #45
Avraham Shabsie HaKohen Friedman. His in-laws (the Krasnjanskis) live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When the Friedmans visit Philadelphia for yomtov, the Lubavitcher Center (Rabbi Avraham Shemtov's shul) has the honor of having "Avraham Fried" and his sons "duchen" for the oilam.
(1/19/2010 5:33:34 PM)
50
wow
you are the best you relly have a good voice we all love u
(1/20/2010 1:09:04 AM)
51
To #40 and #47
You got it right. This guy and Choni Grunblatt have it. They are the two that you can just play their video and have the biggest joy and peace with their voices again and again and yet again and still love it every time more. Good luck to both.
(1/20/2010 4:46:15 AM)
52
cutie
BS....You nephew..Avremels son looks just like you when u were younger!!
(1/20/2010 6:12:15 AM)
53
Encore, encore, we want an encore
How about a duet performance by A and BS - now I bet that would take the cake, hands down, no doubt!
(1/20/2010 9:36:00 AM)
54
Stunning Voice
Go Bisovski!
(1/20/2010 11:30:16 AM)
55
TO 54
ITS "BLESOFSKY"
(1/20/2010 12:10:41 PM)
56
not surprised
Avremal, you don't surprise me. Just as good as I remember you in Yeshiva.
(1/20/2010 12:14:11 PM)
57
First time I'm listening
For the first time (after hearing much ado) I've started keeping track of jewishstar.com I firmly believe Rabbi B from NJ will win. My opinion - voters ages 30 and up will vote for ABLESOFSKY and voters under 30 will vote for BSBLESOFSKY
(1/20/2010 1:31:33 PM)
58
From down unda
Avremel, you bring back good memoreis from times here in Aussie. Remember the good old days when you sang, evveryone loved it. Continue to sing away......
(1/20/2010 7:01:50 PM)
59
hartzig
keep it up. for sure the nicest voice from the entire contest.
(1/21/2010 10:54:31 AM)
60
Nikolaiv fan
does this guy have any connection to Nikolaiv b/c he sings it mamesh like a true Nikolaiver (without the rasp) oh where do we find more of these caliber singers ? if someone's out there please show yourself this is Negineh B'taharosoh.
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it"s good to see authentic chabad was represented here by you.
kol tuv, and hatzloche rabboh in di avodas hakodesh
Blesofsky are one talented family.
seems like the him and his brother got some real talent.
.
Bsb has a good role model
but I like him! ( i guess Its the age) keep it up, good work in NJ.
A Tashkenter on Mongtomery St.
(besides the great, unmached, in-control voice!)
is this a vocal contest or an opportunity to show the world your shlichus work?? just wondering...
He's gonna win!
OMG cant breath! Help!
MM from PGH
There was a chazan in Riverdale with the same last name, are they related ?
Philly?
a good voice we all love u