A year and a half ago I was looking for a way to bring in more kids to my Sobar alcohol- free music bar venture when I happened upon Tomer and the Gypsy Lady, playing their hearts out in Jerusalem’s Zion Square. Dozens of young adults, as well as people of all ages, were gathered to marvel at their musical skill and their ability to play everything from Eyal Golan to Metallica.

Tomer – or Harav Tomer as he is known by the kids – and his beautiful counterpart on the violin set up a microphone three or four times a week and encourage kid after kid to go up to the mic and display what talent they’ve got. With Tomer’s support, the young people overcome their stage fright and become part of the magic of music.

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