Oh Gad

August 21, 2008 - 9:23 AM by

Can a teen pop heartthrob be religiously observant and still sing about the getting closer to the Lord? You can if you’re Israeli crooner Gad Elbaz.

The 28-year-old hunky looking ‘mizrahi’ singer caused quite a storm around three years ago, when young, religiously observant female fans starting pinning his posters to their walls, displeasing both parents and rabbis, who still have that thing about worshiping false idols.
 
But when I interviewed him yesterday, his insisted that his aim is true, and that he’s trying to stir passion for God and the Torah, not for himself.

Over a year ago, Elbaz decided to branch out his message and relocated to Florida – where the message of God and Torah is surely lacking. Producer Rudi Perez, who’s worked with folks like Julio Iglesias, Christina Aguilera, and Michael Bolton, has taken up Elbaz’s cause, and English versions of his Hebrew standards should be hitting the unsuspecting American public soon.
 

In the meantime, Elbaz, who hasn’t played in Israel in a year and a half, is making a triumphant homecoming next week – performing at the majestic Caesearea Amphitheater.

The seating at the 3,000 seat outdoor auditorium is a pragmatic blend, which perfectly dovetails with Elbaz’s music – the left section is for men only, the middle section is mixed for couples, families and friends, and the right section will be the presumably all screaming girls.

The Lord is welcome in all sections.

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  1. Teodor on Wed, Aug 27th 2008 6:04 AM

    2. Whatever

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