Last Friday night–Kabbalat Shabbat–at Jaffa’s Zichron Baruch synagogue was much like any other. Standing at the pulpit, dressed in white, was the internationally renowned singer Akiva Turgeman. Popularly known only by his first name, Akiva has conquered millions of young hearts both at home and abroad. His last performance at Madison Square Garden sold out. Raised in…

The Calling of Cincinnatus from the Plow by Brumidi in U.S. Capitol Room H-144 (Architect of the Capitol) Subscribed Last Friday night–Kabbalat Shabbat–at Jaffa’s Zichron Baruch synagogue was much like any other. Standing at the pulpit, dressed in white, was the internationally renowned singer Akiva Turgeman. Popularly known only by his first name, Akiva has conquered millions of young…