Al Drucker: A man who made a difference

By , December 14, 2010 10:42 am
Portrait Photo of Al Drucker, Volunteer of JSA
Portrait Photo of Al Drucker, Volunteer of JSA

What is a renaissance man? According to the dictionary a renaissance  man  is someone who is knowledgeable, educated, and proficient in a wide range of fields. Al Drucker was such a man.

A graduate of Adelphi University, he pursued a career in engineering. He eventually got a job with Grumman where he helped design the guidance system for the lunar lander. Read More About This…

Mischa Elman

By , December 10, 2010 5:31 pm
Photo of Mischa Elman

The world of music has been enriched beyond measure by the efforts of Jewish performers, conductors and composers.  Today we highlight the talents of one of the great violinists of the 20th century, Mischa Elman.

Famed for his passionate style and beautiful tone, this world-famous virtuoso was the grandson of a violin-playing klezmer performer.  By the age of six he was already understood to be a prodigy and when he was 11 he was admitted to the St. Petersburg Conservatory for further training. Read More About This…

In memoriam: Mort Malavsky

By , December 6, 2010 12:13 pm
Album cover of The Malavsky Family
Album cover of The Malavsky Family

Mort Malavsky, one of the last surviving members of the Malavsky Family Choir, passed away Nov. 24, 2010. He is survived by his wife Rhoda of 50 years, children Andy, Jeffrey and Jodi, daughter-in-laws Ellen and Kelli, son-in-law Lonnie,  his sisters Ruthie  and Minnie, and his six grandchildren Samuel, Matthew, Jake, Max, Melanie and Eric.

You can enjoy the music of Cantor Samuel Malavsky and his Malavasky Family Choir by visiting the JSA website.

Chanukah music for everyone

By , November 15, 2010 2:43 pm
Album Cover of JSA Chanukah Music Mix
Album Cover of JSA Chanukah Music Mix

Chanukah celebrations are joyous occasions, with lots of holiday gifts, decorations and parties.

The eight-day festival of Chanukah retells a story that teaches about hope, the importance of maintaining Jewish traditions, and the symbolic power of light. Read More About This…

What will happen to the JSA?

By , October 11, 2010 10:32 am
Photo of Nathan Tinanoff in Chicago
Photo of Nathan Tinanoff in Chicago

The question that everyone has been asking me since Nathan Tinanoff retired from his position as Director of the JSA on September 30th  is,”What will happen to the Judaica Sound Archives?

The JSA will continue to thrive…but, there will be changes. Read More About This…

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