Lipa Schmeltzer & Chaim Yisrael performing at Chabad of Switzerland’s
14th Chassidic Song Festival in Zurich ! Sunday, January 30 2011

Over 1500 people from all ages packed the Kongresshaus, a major focal
point of social life in Zurich, for the 14th Bi-Annual Chassidic Song
Festival,

Organized by Chabad of Switzerland, under the leadership of Rabbi
Mendel Rosenfeld, the evening was a tribute to Chabad’s 29th year of
toil and implanting Jewish education and awareness in Switzerland. 7
Chabad centers in the country all aim at connecting Jewish people with
their heritage.

The star performers of this year’s concert were Lipa Schmeltzer, one
of the most exciting Jewish entertainers today, and Chaim Yisrael who
offered his unique blend of Mizrahi & contemporary Jewish music.

Accompanying them was the renowned Freilach Band from New York, led by
Mendy Hershkowitz, who was the evening’s musical director.

“In a city with a population of roughly 8,000-9,000 Jewish people and
over 20% of them showing up, this was perhaps the largest Jewish
gathering in Switzerland,” said Yaron Levy of Pearl Productions, who
was the concert’s producer.