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With a giant presence – both physical and onstage -  and outward haredi trappings, Botzer created music that reached out spiritual seekers of any level of observance

The wider-ranging areas of the festival itinerary include stellar singer-songwriter Tamir Grinberg, high-energy African groove from Tama Rada, and more.

As he will perform the character in Amharic, Tehila Yeshayahu-Adega will offer a Hebrew translation on stage, bridging the linguistic gap.

“It feels good to be able to put something delicate out there for your kind hearts, especially during these crazy times," the singer said.

The sixth annual Liturgical Festival offers some encouragement for our flagging spirits.

“She was original in every way, with a spirit and talent beyond imagination,” wrote colleague and friend Yehudit Ravitz on social media.

Originally set in Nazareth, this year, due to security concerns for the musicians and audience, the event was moved to Jerusalem.

The lyrics, including the line “I’m no longer afraid to die,” reflect Amedi’s harrowing journey to recovery.

The book, clearly written for a very narrow audience of Jewish fans – many have seen several hundred shows – details every possible point of connection between Phish and Judaism.

Speaking to The Jerusalem Post during a visit to Israel in 2011, Simmons referred to his mother’s Holocaust experience.