ADI BRAUN is a singer/songwriter with a long list of cabaret, concert and theatre successes to her credit. She has performed in major jazz and concert venues in Canada, the United States, and Europe. In the fall of 2023 Adi released her sixth critically-acclaimed CD, “Night and Day – The Cole Porter Songbook”, which which had its premiere with full orchestra at the Rose Theatre, Brampton in February, 2025. Her other recordings include “Moderne Frau (Modern Woman)”, a tribute to the music of Weimar Berlin; “Canadian Scenes I”, featuring some of her own compositions; “Live at the Metropolitan Room” from New York City; “The Rules of the Game”, and “Delishious”.

After beginning her career in classical music, Adi started “singing sideways” in the late ‘90s and returned to her first love, which she calls “cabarazz”, drawing on aspects from both cabaret and jazz. Adi has received andbeen nominated for numerous awards, including “Best Major Jazz Vocalist of the Year” by New York’s Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, and two Juno album short-lists. Her repertoire ranges from the Great American songbook, to European cabaret, to contemporary songs by Canadian legend’s Shirley Eikhard and Gordon Lightfoot, among others.

In addition to performing, Adi is a sought-after German Diction and Lieder coach, has co-hosted “Classical Mornings” on the New Classical FM, and frequently speaks on topics related to Weimar Cabaret.

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At the helm of Living Jewishly is Rabbi YOSSI SAPIRMAN, one of the most compelling and influential Rabbis in North America. With age has come experience, and Rabbi Yossi brings innovative programming, unconventional thinking, and a warm, caring approach to making Judaism relevant and enjoyable. His goal is to translate the traditions of Jewish practice and spirituality into contemporary messages, empowering individuals to embrace the Jewish narrative in a personal, intentional and meaningful way.

Rabbi Yossi has extended his warmth and broad vision to a multi-faith world and has embraced the challenges and rewards of dialogue, engagement, knowledge of and respect for all people and traditions

His journey from Ultra Orthodoxy to today is deeply compelling, and Yossi is an inspired polymath, who seamlessly blends all aspects of his personality and interests into an epic adventure in search of fellow travellers.

As a Rabbi, Yossi is known for his spiritual entrepreneurship and warm compelling engagement. He has appeared regularly on radio and television, created innovative visual and social media content and is curious and interested in everything.

As an innovative synthesizer who is adept at personal diplomacy, confident in challenging negotiations and driven to achieve fair resolutions, Yossi is regularly consulted by influential government leaders, an eclectic array of business trailblazers, art, culture, marriage and health professionals, as well as high profile families or individuals who require absolute confidentiality. His personal warmth and integrity deliver innovative EQ and IQ solutions, with powerful and inspirational wisdom gleaned from Yossi’s singular journey.

In every way in which you connect to Yossi, his enthusiasm and unique approach can be of significant impact, and you'll find his style to be a breath of fresh air.

Contact Rabbi Yossi Sapirman at yossi@livingjewishly.org

YOSSI'S PLAYLIST:

SAY HARI, MYNAH BIRD (Bengali Bauls)

MUSIC BY MOSHE PERETZ

SAHIB TERI BANDI, MAKI MADIN (Derek Trucks Band)

ADAGIO IN G MINOR (Albinoni / Giazotto)

I'M ON MY WAY (Mahalia Jackson)

" PACE, PACE" from Verdi's opera La Forza del Destino / sung by Miriam Gauci

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MUSIC FOR THIS EPISODE:

AMBE (Chronos Vocal Ensemble / Jordan Van Biert, cond.)

Composer: Andrew Balfour /www.instagram.com/andrewbalfour_

PIXABAY Royalty Free Music