Shmiel Ber Weber, stage name Beri Weber (Hebrew: בערי וובר), is a contemporary Jewish religious singer, songwriter, and educator. He has been described as "the heir to Mordechai Ben David".[1]
Beri Weber | |
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| Birth name | Shmiel Ber Weber |
| Born | 1984 (age 39–40) Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, US |
| Genres | Contemporary Jewish religious music |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Website | http://www.beriweber.com |
Early life
editShmiel Ber Weber was born in 1984[2] and grew up in a Pupa Hasidic family in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He began singing at the age of 9 although his career did not start until the release of his first album in 2007.
Musical career
editAs a singer and songwriter, Weber is self-taught.[2] His stage name, "Beri Weber", was coined by fellow singer Lipa Schmeltzer.[2] He began singing professionally under the guidance of producer Naftali Schnitzler, and then became a member of the Shira Choir before going solo.[2]
In 2016 Weber released the album Agudah Achas which was generally well acclaimed by critics.[3][4] In 2017 he produced a music video of the song "Rabi Shimon"[5] from the album Agudah Achas in honor of Rabi Shimon bar Yochai and the festival of Lag BaOmer.[6][7] Later in the same year he released a single "Vtaher Libeiunu" in advance of the festivals of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.[8] Weber's 2018 single "Kerestir" also went with the Kerestir Challenge, this calling for people to film themselves performing a section of the tune. The challenge was described by Matzav as "going viral" among the Jewish community.[9][10]
Teaching career
editWeber is the rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Kochvei Ohr, a yeshiva for boys aged 15 to 19 in Monsey, New York geared towards Hasidic students who don't fit into the regular yeshiva system.
Personal life
editAlthough raised in a Pupa Hasidic family, in later life Weber moved away from Pupa and now identifies with the Breslov Hasidic movement.[1] As a Breslover he travels to Uman, Ukraine, on Rosh Hashanah and leads the prayer service for several thousand worshippers.[2][11][12] He is also a student of Rabbi Yitzchok "Itche" Meyer Morgenstern.[2] He and his wife and children reside in Spring Valley, New York.[2]
Discography
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References
edit- ^ a b Har Tvi, Kobi (16 April 2017). "היורש של מרדכי בן דוד: הזמר בערי וובר בראיון חגיגי". בחדרי חרדים (in Hebrew). Retrieved 26 June 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g Frankfurter, Rabbi Yitzchok (July 29, 2020). "Heart and Mind: A heart to heart conversation with Beri Weber". Ami: 92–107.
- ^ "Agudah Achas – A Force Of Unity". Yeshiva World News. 10 November 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
The album ranks top in quality and above standard. What sets Agudah Achas apart is the dedication and attention that Beri devoted to every note, composition and even the artwork to ensure that this masterpiece, Agudah Achas, denotes his true essence and talent.
- ^ Klinger, David (6 November 2016). "הביוגרפיה של ברי וובר, במקום ספר – אלבום מוסיקלי משובח". Radio Kol Chai. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ Beri Weber - Song Rabi Shimon (YouTube)
- ^ Goldstein, Riki (25 April 2018). "Endnote: The Sound I Like Best; Beri Weber's "Rabi Shimon"". Mishpacha. Retrieved 29 June 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Har Tvi, Kobi (14 May 2017). "'בערי וובר ומקהלת 'מלכות' חוגגים במירון: 'כי לא תשכח מפי זרעו'". בחדרי חרדים (in Hebrew). Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ Schnitzler, Naftali (15 September 2017). "ברי וובר מרגש בסינגל חדש - "וטהר ליבנו"" (in Hebrew). Kikar HaShabbat. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
- ^ "Beri Weber's #KerestirChallenge Goes Viral". Matzav. 2 August 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
Beri Weber has issued a challenge of his own and it is going viral.
- ^ Yechezkeli, Benny (21 June 2018). "בין הכפרים ההונגרים: החדש של בערי וובר". בחדרי חרדים (in Hebrew). Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ Tzvi, Hadas (10 October 2016). "אלפי ילדים אמרו תיקון הכללי באומן עם בערי וובר" (in Hebrew). Radio Kol Chai. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ Goldstein, Riki (13 September 2017). "Endnote - Down a Muddy Slope in Uman". Mishpacha. Retrieved 6 August 2018.[permanent dead link]