Shmueli Ungar

שמולי אונגר

71 episodes 1 show

Shmueli Ungar started his singing career performing for the Rabbi and the congregation in the synagogue of Kiryas Yoel, a small village in upstate New York where he was born and raised. Under the guidance of his grandfather, Shmueli developed his innate talent and devoted himself to pursuing his craft, performing locally at weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs and various simchas. In a short amount of time, his reputation grew and he became an in-demand singer, performing at high-end weddings and events across the country. 
 His first album, Shmueli2, was met with favorable reviews and solidified Shmueli as a top Chassidishe singer. His audience has since expanded from his humble shul beginnings to sold-out concerts across the globe where he has performed with Mordechai Ben David and other top talents. His second album, Mach a Bracha, is a meditation on the brachot in everyday life. Dedicated to the memory of his grandfather, who believed in him from the start, the album is particularly meaningful for Shmueli. Shmueli’s music is evocative and warm, a style that is reminiscent of one of his influences, Reb Moshe Goldman of Camp Shalvah. Shmueli draws from his own life as well, creating a tapestry of music that is filled with emotion and meaning. He considers all experiences, even painful or challenging ones, catalysts music. He believes it is important, “not to ignore them, or forget them, but to make sure they’re part of the song too.”