The Judges

Avraham Fried

World renowned singer and superstar Avraham Fried, with his special kind of Chassidic music, has been inspiring audiences for the last 28 years.

Avraham has performed on some of the world’s finest stages, and has released more than 25 recordings.

It all began with his first release in 1980, “No Jew will be Left Behind,” and he has been thrilling crowds of thousands ever since.

Mendy Pellin

Mendy Pellin is a Chasidic comic with a web-based satirical news show called The Mendy Report. Mendy grew up in Crown Heights, NY, home of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. At age 7, he was already learning the tricks of the trade at a local puppet theater, but quickly moved on to entertain crowds all around the globe. Mendy blends Hassidic spirituality with out-of-the-box humor. He aims to overcome stereotypes commonly attributed to ultra-Orthodox Jews.

Michael Sojcher

Over the last 25 years, Michael Sojcher, the well-known Bandleader, Impresario and Entrepreneur has produced countless recordings, concerts, and musical events. Often working alongside the most renowned, prominent and internationally-recognized Jewish Music artists, Michael brings his high-powered drive and impeccable integrity to everything he does. Along with his partner Elly Zomick, Michael owns and operates the world famous Neshoma Orchestra.