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Deeply emotional and rooted in the ancient songs of Judaism, the music of RebbeSoul<\/em> brings a modern vibe that re-imagines the music of our ancestors. This is not your grandmother’s Jewish Music.  This is not some crazy mash-up of eclectic sounds.  This is spiritually-based music with modern sensibilities and a deep respect for the past.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After earning a degree in engineering, Bruce Burger<\/strong> <\/a>(aka RebbeSou<\/em>l)set off to explore L.A.\u2019s music scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaving parental expectations and  upstate New York\u2019s brilliant autumns and wintry snows behind him,  it was in L.A. that he finally found his sound\u2026.and his voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the age of 22, after sharing a Shabbat dinner with an Orthodox family he was inspired to write \u201cSister Sarah.\u201d  Despite having been a secular Jew for many years, this experience touched him so deeply that he was moved to take on the name RebbeSoul<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As he added the melodies of nigunim and prayers to his repertoire he made a decision. \u201cEvery time I play as RebbeSoul, I put something on my head\u2026.To the great Rebbes, a nigun, a melody, is something that comes from the heart and goes straight to heaven without anything getting in the way.  So when I do it, I want to make sure there is something on my head, out of respect.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To strengthen his connection to the Jewish people even further, Burger made aliya<\/em> in 2007. Now residing in Zichron Ya\u2019acov<\/em>, he is exploring his musical roots and enjoying where his musical journey is taking him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Judaica Sound Archives<\/strong><\/a> at FAU’s Wimberly Library is delighted to be able to add Bruce Burger<\/strong> <\/a>as our newest JSA featured performer. Click on any album below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Deeply emotional and rooted in the ancient songs of Judaism, the music of RebbeSoul brings a modern vibe that re-imagines the music of our ancestors. This is not your grandmother’s Jewish Music.  This is not some crazy mash-up of eclectic sounds.  This is spiritually-based music with modern sensibilities and a deep respect for the past. 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