Hal Slifer

“American Jewish Music: The Stories Behind the Songs” is a lively, multimedia program that highlights 15 unforgettable songs that make up the musical soundtrack of our American Jewish lives. Through rare video clips, meaningful backstories, and plenty of sing-along moments, this 60-minute presentation honors the Golden Era of Jewish music—from the 1930s through today. Audiences leave smiling, humming, and feeling proud to be part of our rich heritage.

Register to join us onsite on Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. Contact cajl@tisrael.org with questions.

Hal Slifer

Hal Slifer is the host and producer of Chagigah Radio, heard Sunday mornings on WERS. Hal worked in radio upon his graduation from Boston University and started his radio career at WBRL in Berlin, New Hampshire. After spending a few years at WGIR-FM in Manchester, Hal traded in his radio mic for a video camera and started a successful video company specializing in family documentaries. Ten years ago Hal came back to his first love, radio, when he was asked to help produce Chagigah Radio. Hal has created a new style in the programming of Chagigah and the listeners have been enjoying his new flavor on this Sunday morning radio tradition. Hal is also affectionately known as “Jersey Hal” when he sits in for George Knight on the popular WERS morning show. Hal is a movie buff, enjoys swimming, and lives in Newton with his wife Dee. Read more about Hal.