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Jewish music concert
HASC Concert
[REDACTED] The logo of A Time for Music 38
Frequencyannually
CountryUnited States
Years active38
InauguratedJanuary 17, 1988; 37 years ago (1988-01-17)
FounderSheya Mendlowitz
Most recentJanuary 19, 2025 (2025-01-19)
Next eventJanuary 2026
Attendance3,000
Ticket priceavg. $500

The HASC Concert, also known as A Time for Music, is an annual concert benefiting Camp HASC, a summer camp for children with special needs. Established in 1963 by Rabbi Max and Blanche Kahn, Camp HASC offers therapeutic, medical, and educational services to its campers. The concert has become a prominent event within the Jewish music community.

History

The inaugural HASC concert took place on January 17, 1988. Sheya Mendlowitz conceived the concert after visiting Camp HASC in the 1980s and learning about the camp's financial difficulties. The first concert was held at the Lincoln Center.

The HASC concert has become a significant fundraising event for the camp.

Concert experience

The concert takes place in January and features a lineup of Jewish musical artists. Past performers have included Avraham Fried, Mordechai Ben David, Yaakov Shwekey, and Benny Friedman. The performers are not announced in advance.

Sheya Mendlowitz produced the concert for its first thirty years. Eli Gerstner produced it from 2016 to 2022, followed by Shloime Steinmetz from 2023.

The concert was originally directed for the first thirty years by Yisroel Lamm, conducting the Neginah Orchestra. Following his retirement, various conductors participated, sometimes several in one show, including Yoeli Dikman, Rafi Grady, Yuval Stupel, Tzvi Blumenfeld of Freilach Band, and Mendy Hershkowitz.

The concert is hosted by Nachum Segal. It was originally hosted by Zale Newman.

Chaim Tutio has been the official concert photographer since 2016, succeeding Stan Weiss.

Concert format

The concert is typically held at venues such as Lincoln Center, Madison Square Garden, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. The program includes musical performances, duets, and sometimes theatrical presentations.

The concerts were previously released on DVD. Starting with A Time For Music 31, a livestream was offered instead of a DVD release.

Recent concerts

Recent concerts have included both established and emerging artists. The 32nd annual concert in 2019 featured performances by artists such as Zusha, Mordechai Shapiro, Abie Rotenberg, and Elie Schwab.

The 37th concert, held on January 5, 2024, included a hologram of performer Shlomo Carlebach, which generated controversy.

Fundraising impact

The concert raises funds for Camp HASC, supporting the camp's programs and services. The event also serves to connect communities and showcase Jewish musical talent.

Timeline

Year Theme Featured Performers Venue
1988 Around the Year Mordechai Ben David, Avraham Fried, Yoel Sharabi Avery Fisher Hall
1989 25 Year Tribute to Jewish Music Mordechai Ben David, ShIomo Carlebach, David Werdyger, Dveykus, Piamentas, Ben Zion Shenker, Jo Amar, Or Chodosh, Pirchei, Avraham Rosenblum Avery Fisher Hall
1990 Avraham Fried, Harmony, Abie Rotenberg, Mordechai Ben David Avery Fisher Hall
1991 Mordechai Ben David, Dveykus, Journeys, Kol Achai, London School of Jewish Song Avery Fisher Hall
1992 Showcase of the Masters Mordechai Ben David, Regesh, Abie Rotenberg, Piamenta, Yaron Gershovsky Avery Fisher Hall
1993 The Concert of a Lifetime Mordechai Ben David, Shlomo Carlebach, Baruch Chait, Abie Rotenberg Avery Fisher Hall
1994 The Next Stage Mordechai Ben David, Miami Boys Choir, Gershon Veroba, Sandy Shmuely, Moshe Yess Radio City Music Hall
1995 Only Music Mordechai Ben David, Miami Boys Choir Avery Fisher Hall
1996 Cities Salute Jerusalem Avraham Fried, Prague Symphony Avery Fisher Hall
1997 Tenth Anniversary Dedi, Mendy Wald, Yeedle Werdyger Avery Fisher Hall
1998 The Next Decade Mordechai Ben David, Dedi, Amit Listvand Metropolitan Opera House
1999 Bar Mitzvah Celebration Mordechai Ben David, Dedi, Abie Rotenberg, Toronto Kol Chaveirim Choir Metropolitan Opera House
2000 Mordechai Ben David, Avraham Fried, Amit Listvand Metropolitan Opera House
2001 Mordechai Ben David, Avraham Fried, Ruby Harris, Toronto Vocal Ensemble Metropolitan Opera House
2002 United We Stand Mordechai Ben David, Dedi, Baruch Abittan, Srully Williger, Shlomo Simcha, Abie Rotenberg, Yossi Green Metropolitan Opera House
2003 Vintage MBD Mordechai Ben David, Yaakov Shwekey, Srully Williger, Shloime Dachs, Shomo Simcha Metropolitan Opera House
2004 The Jerusalem Experience Mordechai Ben David, Shalsheles, Srully Williger, Chaim Dovid, Lipa Schmeltzer, Benzion Miller, Yaron Gershovsky The Theater at Madison Square Garden
2005 Chai Yaakov Shwekey, Yeshiva Boys Choir, Srully Williger, Shlomo Simcha, Yossi Green, The Rabbi's Sons, Piamentas, Baruch Levine, Matisyahu, Yaron Gershovsky The Theater at Madison Square Garden
2006 Yaakov Shwekey, Abie Rotenberg, Yeshiva Boys Choir Carnegie Hall
2007 Avraham Fried, Yitzchak Meir Helfgot, Lipa Schmeltzer, Dovid Gabay, Ohad Moskowitz, Dedi, Baruch Levine, Shalsheles Junior Avery Fisher Hall
2008 Avraham Fried, Yitzchok Meir Helfgot, Ohad Moskowitz, Dudu Fisher, Shlomo Katz, Yeshiva Boys Choir, Eitan Katz Avery Fisher Hall
2009 Yaakov Shwekey, Yitzchok Meir Helfgot, Yehuda Green, Dovid Gabay, Baruch Levine Avery Fisher Hall
2010 Avraham Fried, Lipa Schmeltzer, Dedi Graucher, Yitzchak Fuchs Avery Fisher Hall
2011 A Time for Duets Abie Rotenberg, Baruch Levine, Ohad Moskowitz, Yehuda Green, Lipa Schmeltzer, Shloime Gertner, Shalsheles, Shalsheles Jr, Avraham Fried, Benny Friedman, Yonatan Shainfeld, Yeshiva Boys Choir Avery Fisher Hall
2012 Avraham Fried, Lipa Schmeltzer, Shloime Gertner, Ohad Moskowitz, Dedi Graucher, Dovid Gabay, Abie Rotenberg, Eitan Katz, Yehuda Green, Chaim Dovid, Uncle Moishy, Yoel Sharabi, Shalsheles, Shalsheles Jr, Maccabeats, Yitzchok Meir Helfgot, Journeys, Srully Williger, Mendy Wald, Shloime Dachs, Baruch Levine, Miami Boys Choir Avery Fisher Hall
2013 We're Back Mordechai Ben David, Avraham Fried, Abie Rotenberg Avery Fisher Hall
2014 40 Years of Camp HASC Avraham Fried, Abie Rotenberg, Diaspora Yeshiva Band, Ohad Moskowitz, Baruch Levine, Benny Friedman, 8th Day, Ari Goldwag, Ieshula Ishakis Avery Fisher Hall
2015 Yaakov Shwekey, Abie Rotenberg, Benny Friedman, Simcha Leiner, Dedi Graucher Avery Fisher Hall
2016 Yaakov Shwekey David Geffen Hall
2017 A 30 Year Celebration Abie Rotenberg, Rivie Schwebel, Baruch Levine, Avraham Fried, Yaakov Shwekey David Geffen Hall
2018 Avraham Fried, Ari Goldwag, Shalsheles, Meilech Kohn, Eli Gerstner, Yeshiva Boys Choir, Simcha Leiner, Baruch Chait David Geffen Hall
2019 Zusha, Pumpidisa, Matt Dubb, Abie Rotenberg, Shlomo Simcha, Mordechai Shapiro, Beri Weber, Or Chodosh, Eli Gerstner, Shlomo Schachter, Yishai Lapidot, Yaakov Shwekey, Abie Rotenberg David Geffen Hall
2020 Avraham Fried, Ishay Ribo, Benny Friedman, Simcha Leiner, Joey Newcomb David Geffen Hall
2021 Beri Weber, Matt Dubb, Joey Newcomb, Baruch Levine, Yaakov Shwekey, Avraham Fried American Dream
2022 Avraham Fried, Chaim Yisrael, Joey Newcomb, Mordechai Shapiro, Ishay Ribo, Lipa Schmeltzer Bell Works
2023 Yaakov Shwekey, Akiva, Shulem Lemmer, Itzik Dadya, Eitan Katz, Yitzy Waldner, Miami Boys Choir New Jersey Performing Arts Center
2024 A Time for Unity Shulem Lemmer, Benny Friedman, Ari Hill, Shalom Berholtz, Shmuel, Mordechai Shapiro, Baruch Levine, Alex Clare, Avraham Fried, Matt Dubb New Jersey Performing Arts Center
2025 Eli Schwebel, Rivie Schwebel, Benny Friedman, Avraham Fried, Shuli Rand, Zusha, Yonatan Razel, Yaakov Shwekey New Jersey Performing Arts Center

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