Chanukah Concert To Rock Lamport With Dedi and Fried

After months of intense planning and preparation, the Yeshiva College and Stern College for Women Student Councils are proud to announce one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year - the annual Chanukah Concert Extravaganza. An honored school tradition, Chanukah Concert '99 will undoubtedly continue in the YU trend of ensuring each year's concert is better than its predecessor. Due to tireless efforts by Concert Coordinator, Naftali Olivestone, world-renowned singing sensations Avraham Fried and Dedi have been secured to co-headline a concert for the first time ever.

Fried, who headlined last year's concert, will be returning to Lamport once again as he himself has become a big fan of the YU audience. Known the world over as the foremost superstar in Jewish music today, this will be Fried's fourth time on the YU stage in the past five years. According to Fried, "Every year, I look forward to the YU concert because it gives me chizuk to perform the entire year. I am still recovering from the ruach of the crowd from last year."

A native of Petach Tikvah, Israel, Oded Groucher - known to the world simply as "Dedi" - has just released his fifth album, an immediate bestseller due to his unique flavor and style. Dedi, who last appeared on the YU stage in 1997 alongside Mordechai Ben David, has also come to enjoy the exhilarating enthusiasm generated by the crowd in Lamport Auditorium. "I love YU!" Dedi exclamed, as he currently looks forward to once again rocking the house.

Also performing will be the revered Shloime Dachs. After wowing the world with his second hit album, "Acheinu," Shloime Dachs has quickly risen to the top of the charts as the most popular young star in Jewish music today. A well-established solo performer, Dachs appeared as part of the trio of singers in "Yachad," an act from last year's Chanukah Concert.

In keeping with another YU tradition, the concert e xtravaganza will introduce one of our own up-and-coming musicians. Possessing a beautiful voice, Shalom (Jonathan) Morgenstern, YC '98, will be making his concert debut in Lamport Auditorium. Morgenstern's performance will feature songs from his album, "L'tav Avid," to be released in November by Sheya Mendlowitz Productions.

The concert will take place Thursday evening, December 9th, the 7th night of Chanukah. Tickets are now on sale at both the Uptown and Midtown campuses.