In contemporary culture, Jews have been known as masters of string instruments, including some of the greatest violinists of the modern age. What do make of this long-term Jewish relationship to strings? Cantor Matthew Austerklein takes us on a journey through Jewish history and culture to the origins of the Jewish fiddler, long before he was ever on a roof.

Narrated and Written by Cantor Matthew Austerklein
Produced by Brian Bellinkoff
Special Thanks to Cantor Jenni Asher, violin (Music: Yaladati, Savlanut, Jerusalem of Gold) and Cantor Enrico Fink, vocals (Music: “Qechì Kinnòr”)

Music Credits:

Eran Barber – Wedding Medley Hine Ma Tov – Siman Tov – Choson Kale (ARTLIST)
Carmel Quartet – String Quintet in E major Op 11 No 5 – Creative Cut – Retro (ARTLIST)
Jenni Asher – Yaladati ילדתי
Jenni Asher – Savlanut סבלנות
Jenni Asher – Jerusalem of Gold
1 Qechì Kinnòr
Yuval Vilner – Invention No 1 in C Major BWV 772
AlexGrohl – Beer House
Bach Concerto for 2 Violins & Chamber Orchestra
Renaissance Dance – MrBMusic Studio

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