Testimonials
“It was magic for us!!!”
— Rabbi Mark & Susie Charendoff (Top 3 Rabbi In America — Newsweek)
Bat Mitzvah Hosts
“What a pleasure to meet you - It was real special listening to you.”
— Alan Veingrad, Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl XXVII Champion
“You remind us of how good and fun acapella music can be!”
— Nachum Segal, Radio Host, Jewish Moments in the Morning, The Nachum Segal Show
“Your group is amazing—ablaze with spirit, passion and outstanding harmonizing.”
— Roz Goldstine, Masorti Council For Los Angeles
“We will always treasure the memories you helped create this weekend.”
— Stephen Singer, President, Merchants Auto, NH
“Thank you for the incredible job. You bridged the gap between generations and brought our evening to life. On a more personal note, the class and genuineness with which the guys participated in the evening (on and off the stage) made the evening truly memorable.”
— Josh Kahane, Fundraising Dinner Committee
Margolin Hebrew Academy of the South, Memphis, TN
“We were blown away by the singing. You MADE Shabbat magical in every way. And it wasn't just the harmonies, it was the neshama of the group. It was the best Shabbat of my life. Possibly the best day of my life. And the only thing that kills me about it is that there's no video or photographs to capture it. I'll have to sear it into my memory.”
— E.L., Mt. Zion Hotel, Jerusalem, Israel
“A joy to hear and a delight to join in with!”
— Morry Weiss, Chairman & CEO, American Greetings
Cleveland, OH
“You guys were an absolute hit at the Doral Golf Resort for Pesach! We look forward to great things from you in the future.”
— Milton Cohen Universal Kosher Tours
Miami, FL
“Three words: They were fabulous! Everyone commented on how great they were!”
— Rabbi Lev Herrnson, Head of school, Solomon Schechter of Nassau
“The guys were wonderful. The head singer was just so accommodating and nice. Thank you so much for everything. Dealing with you from beginning to end was a pleasure.”
— Lisa Slomowitz, NJ
“Thank you – thank you, thank you! Unbelievable, and amazing. It was so beautiful. Everyone was in awe and it certainly made the Chuppah. I cannot thank you enough for working with us and making this a wedding to remember. Everyone wants your info and cannot wait to get married so that you can sing at their simcha. It was everything I wanted and more. So thank you!
Again – thank you from the bottom of my heart. All of you were amazing – cannot wait to get the video and relive it all.
PS. Got two more sons – cannot wait for them to get married. Will book you early.”
— Nadine Tuch, CA
“Harry, please accept this belated note of appreciation for your assistance from October. Your professional interest in helping me organize for my congregation a lively Simchat Torah had a positive and significant impact. The singers you secured were wonderful. They were personable and talented; and they came prepared to do anything asked. Without a doubt, it was the best Simchat Torah we've had here in years. On very short notice you crafted a solution that was just perfect.”
— Rabbi Yitzchok Adler, Beth David Synagogue, West Hartford, CT
“My son was recently Bar Mitzvahed in West Orange, NJ. Our family and friends include non-Jews and Jews from all different spectrums of Judaism from unaffiliated non practicing to Lubavitch Chasidim and Harmonia appealed to every single one of our guests no matter their background or religion. Harmonia had everyone in the shul clapping, singing and dancing at Friday night and Shabbas services. They added a positive Ruach to the affair and made it an unforgettable event, which people will be talking about for years to come.”
— Sharon Kessel, West Orange, NJ
“Harry Askenazi and his group made my daughter’s chuppah a most beautiful and spiritual experience. They sang unusual melodies we requested from the Jewish South African wedding tradition with enthusiasm and emotion. Their expert harmonizing added an especially evocative atmosphere to the memorable occasion. They are delightful young men whose singing would delight any crowd.”
— Elana- Great Neck, NY
“Just wanted to send you a note of sincere thanks for helping to make our son Robert's Bar Mitzvah a great success. The singers, led by your incredibly talented and personable brother Marcos, were, next to the Bar Mitzvah boy of course, the talk of the simcha. Their talent, professionalism and enthusiasm added such a wonderful liveliness and overall good feeling to our simcha all Shabbos long. People continuously came over to me to remark how beautiful their voices were and how special they made not only the meals but the davening in Shul. People actually remarked as we were all dancing that they preferred your group much more than a live band. Thanks again for a job well done!”
— Annette Brody, Forest Hills, NY
“I just wanted to write to you while the music is still ringing in my ears, and thank you and your team for a wonderful, wonderful job. Your performance in Shul, beginning with Kabalat Shabbat, to our Friday night dinner, to Shacharit, and Hallel, and Musaf, and then lunch zemirot, and finally Havdallah, was outstanding. You certainly provided the ruach we needed, and believe me nobody felt the absence of musical instruments at all. Your command of the kids was amazing, as they were completely engaged and very busy singing along and dancing with you. Numerous guests complimented us on our choice of music, and we know that if we have another opportunity we would not hesitate to call upon you again. Thank you ever so much!”
— Sharon & Oskar Salamon, Riverdale, NY
“Thanks for everything. We so enjoyed having your music at our simcha, and I [wanted] to tell you how much we enjoyed your entertainment, and how much we were able to rely on you and your colleagues to make the event go smoothly! We truly have enjoyed having you... We hope to see you at our next simcha.”
— The Hock-Brothman Family, NJ
“Ok guys – I (and many others) cannot stop gushing about what a fabulous job you did this weekend. It is one thing that your music was really great. It is another thing entirely that each and every person from your group had such an amazingly warm, engaging, and contagiously spirited manner – that everyone fell in love with your group. You helped make our simcha truly incredibly special, and we are so grateful to you for that. As for Marcos Saturday night – well, he was beyond outstanding and made the party so wonderful. I can guarantee you'll be hearing from people who saw you this weekend down the road. Thank you seems inadequate – you guys are just great!”
— Alise Panitch, Cherry Hill, NJ
“Thank you for sharing your extraordinary talents with our family and friends. Yes, it was a spectacular simcha -- to a great extent because of you. What a blessing to be able to use one's talents to enhance smachot! After this shabbos, I wouldn't even think about a simcha without trying to get you to be a part of it.”
— H.B.
“The singers were great and the residents of the Hebrew Home sooo happy. The bat mitzvah girl, too.”
— JS, Riverdale, NY
“The guys were great! They really made the party. It was a real treat to have several of them back to our home after the party ended. They were very personable and we very much enjoyed their company. What a great group you have!”
— SL, Briar Cliff Manor, NY
“Benny and the other guys were amazing. They really helped bring our simcha to another level, and Isaac and I are so grateful.”
— IG, Great Neck, NY
“Worth every penny. You truly made the simcha.”
— E.L., Bat Mitzvah Host, Los Angeles, CA
“LA is not the easiest crowd. Not everyone is into music. Your group had everyone going all night -- especially the non-music people. I was amazed.”
— Y.F., Guest of Bat Mitzvah, Los Angeles, CA
“If you had been leading services when I was growing up, I would have been more into Judaism.”
— Guest of Bat Mitzvah, Los Angeles, CA
“I loved hearing you sing at Sinai Temple this past weekend!”
— J.S., Congregant, Pacific Palisades, CA
“You guys were fantastic! You were even better than I remembered you being the last time! You've got an amazing powerful sound all together, and bring such great energy to all that you do. I also hope that we can do more together in the future.”
— AB, Los Angeles, CA
“It would be difficult to adequately thank you and the rest of the group for helping make Seth’s bar mitzvah weekend such a special occasion. The biggest “difficulty” the guests had was trying to determine which of the events was more memorable and meaningful. In particular, the Friday night service and dinner along with Shabbat morning services could not have been better. Rabbi Wohlberg and Cantor Albrecht were both almost speechless (which is quite an accomplishment). I believe a side benefit to the weekend is that the membership office of the synagogue will be getting some additional inquiries this week. While trying to keep up with two teenagers is more than I can handle most days, it is weekends like this one that (almost) make me wish that we still had at least one bar mitzvah to go. We’ll have to come up with another occasion to get together again.”
— BS, New York, NY
“Absolutely wonderful. Your singing enhanced the service and made it even more special. Many members of the congregation wanted them to come back next week! Their singing during the luncheon was enjoyed by all the guests, from the young kids to the elders, and the lack of microphones was never an issue. While I enjoyed watching them sing songs the kids requested, from pop songs to TV theme songs, I was touched by the reception they received from some of our elderly guests. We have two very dear friends, both in their nineties, who requested some Yiddish songs. My friend, the daughter of one, told me that both of the elderly ladies were singing along to Yiddish songs laughing and crying, and that it was truly special to witness. Thank you for making this occasion even more joyous for all of our guests.
“My husband and I have been to a few bar mitzvah services where there were acapella singers, and we both felt that you were by far the best we've heard. Benny and all of the singers were friendly and engaging, and their voices were beautiful. We would highly recommend them to anyone.Thank you again for your assistance and coordination.”
— LL, Westchester, NY
“Jordan, they were absolutely perfect. They really made the Bar Mitzvah celebration what it was. Jeremy and the gang were unbelievably wonderful to deal with and their timing, singing, ruach making... was flawless!! I am so glad this worked out this way. I think they have a future here in our Boston community, everyone was interested in them.”
— SJ, Newton, MA
“The Bat Mitzvah was great, thanks to your singers. They were fantastic. The kids and the adults all raved! The mix of Hebrew and English was perfect. Mostly, they were happy and engaging and we couldn't have asked for more. Thanks again.”
— BB, Cleveland, OH
“The singers were so absolutely fabulous. They were so pleasant and warm. I want to give you all the details of the day because as a business owner myself, I always like to know what is going on when I'm not on an event. Firstly, the singers all came early and introduced themselves right away. They were warm and friendly and let me know right away that they would do anything to make the party great. The singers set themselves up at the main entrance to the ballroom, and as guests entered the ballroom from the sanctuary the performers were singing loud and proud. The smiles on the guests faces were priceless as they were so surprised to find a group of beautiful young men singing Hebrew.
“Secondly, they strolled throughout the kiddush luncheon and took guest's requests in both Hebrew and American music. We did a beautiful cup of wine ceremony and the performers accompanied each guest with a different song. I hadn't prepared them for this, but on the fly, they quickly brainstormed and came up with 9 appropriate songs on the spot. They then sang a song for the father and bat mitzvah girl to dance to and had everyone join in. We followed this with a hora, and there was so much joy in the room coming from the singers that we could have blown the roof off! One of my most favorite parts of the day was when I positioned the performers in the foyer as part of an exit and they had a lot of the children around them singing popular radio hits like the show Glee does each week. It was the most wonderful day. I look forward to many future opportunities to work together.”
— CG, Woodmere, NY