The Songs Along the Way | Hershy Weinberger | Backstage with Benny

You know him as the writer of today’s biggest hits, but Hershy Weinberger’s musical journey began many years ago at summer camp. Now, the talented composer and singer joins Benny to revisit the opportunities that opened doors and the songs that established his place in Jewish music. The conversation takes a few musical turns, exploring Chassidish classics, spontaneous musical creations, and how he went from being a fan to finding himself Backstage with Benny! ______________________________ ▶ This episode is brought to you by United Refuah Healthshare It's Time to Prioritize YOUR Health and Savings | apply at https://unitedrefuah.org and use promo code BACKSTAGE26 for a $100 gift card! ______________________________ Produced by Tzvi Fishoff Filmed and Edited by Lenz Solution Studios Band: Gershon Freishtat (Leader), Ido Shushan, Sruli Friedman, Danny Flam Audio Production: Chesky Levi and Reuven Brecher ______________________________ Connect with Benny: Socials, Concerts, Merch: https://linktr.ee/bennysmusic For bookings and inquiries: info@bennysmusic.com | WhatsApp: (646) 598-4140 להזמנות אירועים בארץ ישראל: יונתן יחיאל - 0525000210 | yonatan@bennysmusic.com ______________________________ 0:00 - Intro & Welcome 1:12 - Davenen 3:16 - Camp Songs 4:58 - Naftali Schnitzler 6:42 - How It All Began 8:16 - Benny’s Influence 9:30 - Yesh Tikvah 11:05 - Mach a Bracha 12:48 - Taamu 15:43 - Benny’s First Album 17:18 - Kad Yasvun 20:08 - The First Time We Met 20:54 - Ah Tova Far Ah Yid 23:09 - Bobover Niggunim 27:21 - Songs My Father Taught Me 28:21 - The Meaning of Gedenkt’zhe 31:52 - Oyfn Pripetchik 2.0 36:35 - Dvar Torah 38:00 - A Song for a Song 40:43 - Backstage Jingle!