Joey Weisenberg is a visionary musician, composer, and founder of Hadar’s Rising Song Institute. Known for his soul-stirring melodies and collaborative spirit, he has transformed Jewish communal music-making across the country. His work draws from American roots, Ashkenazi nusah, and global sacred music traditions.
A devoted student and teacher of traditional Jewish melodies, Joey's Courses in Jewish Song and Prayer have enabled students worldwide to study Jewish song and prayer.
The author of Building Singing Communities and The Torah of Music, winner of a 2017 National Jewish Book Award, Joey composes new nigunim that have moved and inspired people around the world. His ninth album of original music, Selah, is out now on Rising Song Records.