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Testimonials
Shabbat Service: “Sheldon Low is a kind, sensitive soul and his music reflects his inner being. All of his songs are lessons of menshlekeit in and of themselves.”
Rabbi Holly Levin Cohn, Congregation Ahavath Chesed
Rabbi Holly Levin Cohn, Congregation Ahavath Chesed
Bat Mitzvah Engagement: “Thank you so much for one of the best weekends of my life. Still to this day I am getting comments like, “Wow, I really liked that band, Rick Recht” or “I’ll never forget that party -- it was awesome.” You made my night so much better. It is something I will never forget.”
Emma Dreur
Emma Dreur
Workshop: “What is most special about Sheldon is that as a teacher, he is engaging but not threatening, as a performer he encourages participation as much as he entertains, and he brings a careful depth and consciousness to every interaction he has with adults and children alike.”
Barb Gelb, Director of Education, Temple Israel
Community Concert: “Thank you so much for an amazing weekend. The buzz and singing is still resonating the halls. Hopefully the Ruach will remain for a long time!”
Janice Hadesman, Director of Family & Congregational Life, Temple Beth El
Religious School Concert: “Thank all of you for an amazing concert! The community building, lessons learned, and the memories will be with us for a long time!”
Cheryl Cohen, Education Chair, Temple Beth Torah
Artist Series: “Thank you for arranging the weekend here at Chizuk with Sheldon. In addition to being a passionate, talented and engaging singer, Sheldon is a real mensch who connected with every age group this weekend. Everyone was so impressed by everything he did--we are so lucky to have had him visit us.”
Alex Weinberg, Chizuk Amoona
Shabbat Alive Service: “Thank you for bringing your music and spirit to our congregation. And thanks to your organization for making it so easy! You guys think of everything! I repeat, everything! In my entire career as a teacher, concert singer, orchestra administrator, and cantor, I have never experienced anything like this. Kol hakavod.”
Cantor Pamela Schiffer, Congregation Shaarey Zedek
Workshop: “On behalf of the Facing History & Ourselves staff, our students, and myself I want to thank you for your participation in our Student Symposium -- it would not have been as successful as it was without you! Your music provided such cohesion and spirit for the day. The work you are engaged in is so important and we are so glad that our students could hear your message and music.”
Meggan Kiel, Facing History & Ourselves
Tear Down The Walls: “Something very deep happened last night. You, Dr. Spencer, and Dr. Strickland did something I as a Christian have never experienced before. The youth who sang with Rick Recht, New Direction, Hope, Nuevo Direction, and those soloists will never forget what may have been the most exciting spiritual musical moment of their lives, and the place was so packed, I turned around and saw folks in the balcony.”
Susan S.
Community Concert: “The event was a huge success! Rick and his band and organizers are phenomenal! He was so well received, the concert was upbeat and energetic, and it was emotional at times. I think we got a great mix of people from our community to attend, so I do have to say, it was a great success! Wish we could do this every month! Thanks again for everything. We hope to do it again and on an even bigger scale next time!”
Michelle Stuart
Youth Group Concert: “I cannot express my gratitude enough for your agency’s flexibility with us, for your patience, and for coming to play even though things definitely came down to the wire. We couldn’t have asked for a more energetic and powerful end to our Regional Kallah.
BBYO’s mission is to reach ‘more Jewish teenagers with more meaningful Jewish experiences.’ Between Rick’s amazing havdallah service and the show that followed, I think we can say MISSION ACCOMPLISHED for the weekend.”
Judith Rosenberg, BBYO
Shabbat Alive Service: “You are all so organized you made our jobs so much easier. We had all heard Rick perform, but working with him behind the scenes...well, you never know what an “artist” will be like. He is no prima donna, and I appreciate that! Full personality, talent, and extraordinary patience. He has a gift, not only to connect with kids, but with adults as well. He so deserves the reputation he has.”
Karen Kantor, Executive Director, Old York Road Temple Beth Am
Community Concert: “I want to thank you so much for bringing your music to our community. What a special memory you created for us. I’ve been inundated with calls and emails about the concert. Not only does everyone love your music, but they are so impressed with how down to earth and personable you are!”
Betsy Rosen
Tear Down The Walls: “My friend, I saw and felts G-d’s soul last night more clearly than ever. It’s all obvious, but then there are those rare moments when it goes from obvious, to... “Oh, now I understand,” and it becomes conscious. This marriage you, New Direction, and Hope made last night is the highest and most essential illustration of G-d. And that good news is what the world needs maybe more than anything. I won’t/can’t promise that this is the last time I’ll emphasize to you the message that became clear to me last night at Tear Down The Walls.”
Mark F.
Shabbat Alive Service: “I cannot tell you how impressed I am with you and your organization. You have great people! I have dealt with so many other personalities and no one has ever been as thorough, organized, and committed as you and your representatives. It has been a pleasure to work with them all. I am so excited about having you in Charlotte.”
Susan Jacobs, Director of Education, Temple Beth El
Community Concert: “I wanted you to know that I have been inundated with emails and phone calls since Sunday telling me what a wonderful event we hosted and how much everyone thought of you. Really, I cannot express my thanks sufficiently to you for what you did for ALL of us in attendance last Saturday evening. We had 350 people in the house -- an unprecedented number for our area and also that we had participation form two other Synagogues and the Greenfield School was amazing. Your entire organization has been first class with us all the way and I mean it. We must have you back regularly in our community to keep getting your great message out to as many people as possible.”
Charlie Weil, Fundraising Vice President, Temple Samu-El Or Olom
Shabbat Alive Service: “You should know that I’ve seen lots of Jewish musicians and we’ve hosted our share. You are among the very best. You are an intuitively gifted teacher, and you lead without allowing your ego to dominate allowing the experience to be shaped by the participants instead.”
Rabbi Michael White, Temple Sinai of Roslyn
Religious School Concert: “Once again, a fabulous concert. Rick is a great artist and a great mensch. It’s always a pleasure to work with him and all the kind folks with Jewish World Productions.”
Cantor Howard Stahl, Congregation B’nai Jeshurun
Shabbat Alive Service: “Our congregation is still raving about you and I have been telling everyone how much I enjoyed the entire process from first contact to the end. I have never dealt with a group of people who were more organized, more kind, and as giving as yours. You are truly a blessing to the Jewish community as you continue to touch the lives of so many through your music and your persona.”
Cantor Richard Silverman, Temple Israel
Cantor Pamela Schiffer, Congregation Shaarey Zedek
Workshop: “On behalf of the Facing History & Ourselves staff, our students, and myself I want to thank you for your participation in our Student Symposium -- it would not have been as successful as it was without you! Your music provided such cohesion and spirit for the day. The work you are engaged in is so important and we are so glad that our students could hear your message and music.”
Meggan Kiel, Facing History & Ourselves
Tear Down The Walls: “Something very deep happened last night. You, Dr. Spencer, and Dr. Strickland did something I as a Christian have never experienced before. The youth who sang with Rick Recht, New Direction, Hope, Nuevo Direction, and those soloists will never forget what may have been the most exciting spiritual musical moment of their lives, and the place was so packed, I turned around and saw folks in the balcony.”
Susan S.
Community Concert: “The event was a huge success! Rick and his band and organizers are phenomenal! He was so well received, the concert was upbeat and energetic, and it was emotional at times. I think we got a great mix of people from our community to attend, so I do have to say, it was a great success! Wish we could do this every month! Thanks again for everything. We hope to do it again and on an even bigger scale next time!”
Michelle Stuart
Youth Group Concert: “I cannot express my gratitude enough for your agency’s flexibility with us, for your patience, and for coming to play even though things definitely came down to the wire. We couldn’t have asked for a more energetic and powerful end to our Regional Kallah.
BBYO’s mission is to reach ‘more Jewish teenagers with more meaningful Jewish experiences.’ Between Rick’s amazing havdallah service and the show that followed, I think we can say MISSION ACCOMPLISHED for the weekend.”
Judith Rosenberg, BBYO
Shabbat Alive Service: “You are all so organized you made our jobs so much easier. We had all heard Rick perform, but working with him behind the scenes...well, you never know what an “artist” will be like. He is no prima donna, and I appreciate that! Full personality, talent, and extraordinary patience. He has a gift, not only to connect with kids, but with adults as well. He so deserves the reputation he has.”
Karen Kantor, Executive Director, Old York Road Temple Beth Am
Community Concert: “I want to thank you so much for bringing your music to our community. What a special memory you created for us. I’ve been inundated with calls and emails about the concert. Not only does everyone love your music, but they are so impressed with how down to earth and personable you are!”
Betsy Rosen
Tear Down The Walls: “My friend, I saw and felts G-d’s soul last night more clearly than ever. It’s all obvious, but then there are those rare moments when it goes from obvious, to... “Oh, now I understand,” and it becomes conscious. This marriage you, New Direction, and Hope made last night is the highest and most essential illustration of G-d. And that good news is what the world needs maybe more than anything. I won’t/can’t promise that this is the last time I’ll emphasize to you the message that became clear to me last night at Tear Down The Walls.”
Mark F.
Shabbat Alive Service: “I cannot tell you how impressed I am with you and your organization. You have great people! I have dealt with so many other personalities and no one has ever been as thorough, organized, and committed as you and your representatives. It has been a pleasure to work with them all. I am so excited about having you in Charlotte.”
Susan Jacobs, Director of Education, Temple Beth El
Community Concert: “I wanted you to know that I have been inundated with emails and phone calls since Sunday telling me what a wonderful event we hosted and how much everyone thought of you. Really, I cannot express my thanks sufficiently to you for what you did for ALL of us in attendance last Saturday evening. We had 350 people in the house -- an unprecedented number for our area and also that we had participation form two other Synagogues and the Greenfield School was amazing. Your entire organization has been first class with us all the way and I mean it. We must have you back regularly in our community to keep getting your great message out to as many people as possible.”
Charlie Weil, Fundraising Vice President, Temple Samu-El Or Olom
Shabbat Alive Service: “You should know that I’ve seen lots of Jewish musicians and we’ve hosted our share. You are among the very best. You are an intuitively gifted teacher, and you lead without allowing your ego to dominate allowing the experience to be shaped by the participants instead.”
Rabbi Michael White, Temple Sinai of Roslyn
Religious School Concert: “Once again, a fabulous concert. Rick is a great artist and a great mensch. It’s always a pleasure to work with him and all the kind folks with Jewish World Productions.”
Cantor Howard Stahl, Congregation B’nai Jeshurun
Shabbat Alive Service: “Our congregation is still raving about you and I have been telling everyone how much I enjoyed the entire process from first contact to the end. I have never dealt with a group of people who were more organized, more kind, and as giving as yours. You are truly a blessing to the Jewish community as you continue to touch the lives of so many through your music and your persona.”
Cantor Richard Silverman, Temple Israel
Bar Mitzvah Engagement: "I want to thank you for making my grand daughter, Lindsey's, celebration so very very special. I have been getting calls for the past 2 days from my friends; in awe of you and your wonderful music. My kids and grandkids have been your fans for a long time and now i understand why. WOW, you are the best; now you have their bubi as a new fan.."
Grandma - Gloria Taussig
Grandma - Gloria Taussig
