Yaakov Shwekey

Father of Jewish singer Yaakov Shwekey passed away

Rabbi Menachem Shwekey, father of singers Yaakov and Yosef Chaim Shwekey, passed away on Purim.

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Singing and praying at Yaakov Shwekey's home

We are a miracle. Singing, Praying, Strengthening our nation with Yaakov Shwekey.

Jerusalem:

Yaakov Shwekey brings holiday joy to residents at rehab center

Singer Yaakov Shwekey brings Simchas Beis Hashoeva joy to Beis Finger residents in Jerusalem.

Yaakov Shwekey holds kumzitz at scene of Eli terror attack

Yaakov Shwekey visits Binyamin region, meets local leader. 'You are the emissaries of the Jewish People, keep on developing here.'

Singer Yaakov Shwekey's mother dies

Rachel Shwekey, mother of musicians Yaakov, Yosef Chaim, and Moshe Dovid Shwekey, dies at 77.

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Tragedy inspires Yaakov Shwekey’s latest hit song

After his first Shabbat ends with an unspeakable tragedy, Shimon Ilan’s resilience inspires Yaakov Shwekey’s latest hit song, Ein Davar Ra.

Yaakov Shwekey performs song praying for Trump's reelection

'The greatest president we've ever had!' Yaakov Shwekey rewrites song as a prayer for Trump to be reelected.

Live: Yaakov Shwekey Pesach concert

Popular Jewish singer performs concert on chol hamoed Pesach for Special Children's Center.

Losing the labels: A lesson from Shwekey

Watch: Live "concert" with Yaakov Shwekey

Join live as the leading Jewish music singer performs from his home in the U.S.

Watch: Shwekey prays for a perfect world

Singer Yaakov Shwekey prays for a perfect world in his new music video.

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Yaakov Shwekey wows the crowd in Hollywood

Despite the unexpected rainfall, Shwekey’s Hannukah concert at Universal Studio, CA was a great success.

OU celebrates 40 years with Shwekey

Orthodox Union’s Israel arm celebrates its 40th anniversary in a gala concert with international singer Yaakov Shwekey, 5,000 attendees.

Watch: Yaakov Shwekey rehearses for concert

Singer Shwekey, together with Shlomi Shabbat and Yonatan Razel, hold rehearsal ahead of Wednesday's concert at Live Park in Rishon Letzion.

Omer Adam and Yaakov Shwekey sing a duet

Yaakov Shwekey praises Omer Adam's refusal to perform on Shabbat before the two sing together at a recent event in Israel.

Watch: Jewish music rocks Times Square

Thousands of Jewish teens gathered for the annual giant after-Shabbat Cteen event and enthusiastically joined singer Yaacov Shwekey.

Yaakov Shwekey and Kobi Peretz remind us: God is always there

Listen to the song "Veafilu Behastara" by Kobi Peretz & Yaakov Shwekey. Lyrics are taken from famous Breslov teaching.

'Praise the Lord' with Yaakov Shwekey

Yaakov Shwekey launches the video clip "Yishtabach Shemu" from his latest album MUSICA.

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Shwekey: There's never "too much energy" in Jewish Music

The Jewish music superstar talks about his new album, the state of Jewish music, and why his new song will be in 3 different languages.

Listen: New single by Yaakov Shwekey

In his tenth album, Yaakov Shwekey combines diverse musical styles, with hits in English, Hebrew, French, Spanish and Yiddish

Yaakov Shwekey releases new single in homage to Shalom Rubaskin

Popular Jewish pop singer wrote song in honor of the release of jailed hassidic slaughterhouse operator Shalom Rubashkin.

Watch: Yaakov Shwekey sings 'A Mother’s Promise'

International Jewish superstar releases a new song in time for Passov

Watch Yaakov Shwekey sing with Shalom Rubashkin

Jewish music superstar sings with freed prisoner Shalom Rubashkin. 'I can finally sing with you, after so many years of tears.'

Listen: New single by Yaakov Shwekey

The Jewish music superstar releases a new single in time for Rosh Hashannah.

Yaakov Shwekey 'Flagdance' historic Kotel plaza performance

View selected excerpts in honor of Jerusalem Jubilee celebrations, tens of thousands participate at Western Wall plaza.

A US bar mitzvah boy watches his dream come true

Despite his illness, bar mitzvah boy succeeds in praying at Western Wall - together with singer Yaakov Shwekey.

Yaakov Shwekey releases new video: 'We Are A Miracle'

New video features tale of Jewish perseverance through the ages, declaring that the Jewish people are indeed a miracle.

Watch: Shwekey's song in memory of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Yaakov Shwekey sings "Maran Sheli", in memory of Shas's former spiritual leader.

Jewish singer Yaakov Shwekey prays and dances at Joseph's tomb

Internationally renowned singer Yaakov Shwekey visits Joseph's tomb in Shechem together with Samaria Brigade Commander.

Hassidic 'Giants' Fried and Shwekey Unite the Jewish Soul

Avraham Fried and Yaakov Shwekey conquer the stage in Jerusalem for United Hatzalah, helping Jews 'spiritually and physically.'

Only One Week to go: Fried, Shwekey on One Stage

Tickets going fast for the Oct. 1 show at Jerusalem International Convention Center.

Fried, Shwekey to Star in United Hatzalah Benefit Concert

Tickets now on sale for Oct. 1 show at Jerusalem International Convention Center, featuring two of the biggest names in Jewish music.

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Haunting: Sassoon Children Sing Shortly Before Tragic Blaze

Haunting recording of seven siblings who perished in Shabbat inferno was made just two weeks before their tragic deaths.

Motorcycles and a Song for One Brave Child

New "ambucycle" dedicated to seven-year-old Raphael Assoulin, who is battling cancer for the second time in his young life.

Et Rikod (Time to Dance) - New Music Video by Yaakov Shwekey

The official music video of hit "Et Rikod" (Time to Dance) was launched Sunday featuring an Israeli Air Force soldier as its main character.

Shwekey is Coming to Israel to Sing in Honor of IDF Soldiers

Arutz Sheva speaks to Hassidic music star before he sets off to Israel to take part in a big concert dedicated to Israeli soldiers.

Shwekey's Cry No More: Terrorism, Disengagement, and Iran

Yaakov Shwekey's new single evokes different emotions as it looks at terrorism, the disengagement and Iran's nuclear program.