Hasidic Music
The World of Eli Benedict

Aug 12 – 16, 2025 (monings only)
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | intermediate & advanced (instrumentalists)
                                    all levels (singers)

with Eli Benedict & Jordan Hirsch

This workshop is a journey through the world of nigunim: Hasidic melodies. More than just tunes, nigunim serve as a bridge between body and soul, community and individual, past and present. They range from wordless meditative chants to joyous dance tunes, from intricate narrative compositions to stirring marches and waltzes. Some are centuries old, passed down through generations, while others are constantly evolving, shaped by each singer and musician who carries them forward.

Eli Benedict grew up immersed in the tradition of nigunim and brings a lifetime of deep familiarity with their phrasing, ornamentation, and spiritual significance to this workshop. Eli is joined by Jordan Hirsch, a sought-after performer at Hasidic gatherings and celebrations. Together, Eli and Jordan will lead an exploration of nigunim from different Hasidic communities, historical periods, and geographic regions.

Participants will learn to sing and play nigunim, exploring traditional phrasing, vocal and instrumental ornamentation, and the improvisational elements that make this music so expressive and profound. Students will gain not only technical proficiency but also a deeper connection to the essence of this vibrant and sacred tradition

Workshop fee:
197,50 € Standard /135 € Reduced / 272,50 € Sponsor / 72,50 € under 18