Spoken Word

If this is your first time here, welcome. These pieces were written 
in real moments—some still unfolding, some fully formed. 
Press play and take in what speaks.

Behind the Mask of War

Gedalya Folk Rock Rabbi

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War commands the world's attention, but behind the headlines are individual human beings experiencing pain, loss, and struggles that may never be seen or heard. Behind the Mask of War is a spoken-word reflection on the Read more

War commands the world's attention, but behind the headlines are individual human beings experiencing pain, loss, and struggles that may never be seen or heard.

Behind the Mask of War is a spoken-word reflection on the contrast between the suffering that makes the news and the personal suffering that often goes unnoticed. It invites us to look beyond the larger events unfolding around us and remember the individuals whose stories may never be told.

Because suffering doesn't have to make the headlines to matter. Every person has a story, and every person's pain deserves to be recognized.

Listen to Behind the Mask of War and take a moment to reflect on the human stories behind the headlines.

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Don't Rush to Erase it

Gedalya Folk Rock Rabbi

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We live in a world where it's easy to delete the message, clear the history, close the chapter, and make something disappear. But making something invisible doesn't necessarily make it gone. “Don’t Rush to Erase It” is a Read more

We live in a world where it's easy to delete the message, clear the history, close the chapter, and make something disappear.

But making something invisible doesn't necessarily make it gone.

“Don’t Rush to Erase It” is a spoken-word piece about the difference between erasing something and actually learning from it.

Sometimes the hardest thing isn't fixing the problem. It's staying with the discomfort long enough to understand it.

What brought me here? What was I missing? What was I avoiding? What needs to change in me so this doesn't happen again in a different form?

Because if we rush past that part, we don't always heal. Sometimes we simply recycle the same patterns in different situations, with different mistakes and new names.

Not everything that hurts, embarrasses us, or reminds us of a failure needs to disappear immediately.

Some things need to teach us before they leave our lives.

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The Beat Goes On

Gedalya Folk Rock Rabbi

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Written during my first days in New York City with nothing but a demo and a dream, “The Beat Goes On” captures the rhythm of arrival — ambition, anonymity, and the pulse of a city that never slows down. But beneath the Read more

Written during my first days in New York City with nothing but a demo and a dream, “The Beat Goes On” captures the rhythm of arrival — ambition, anonymity, and the pulse of a city that never slows down.

But beneath the skyline and subway noise lies something more personal: the realization that even when a heart has been broken, it keeps beating. Life keeps moving. Morning still comes.

This piece reflects the quiet resilience found in both the city’s rhythm and our own — the understanding that the beat goes on… and so do we.

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Spoken reflections on faith, responsibility, and inner life. 
These pieces move through questions of meaning and awareness 
— spoken rather than sung.

Brother

Gedalya Folk Rock Rabbi

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Brother is a spoken-word reflection on the divisions that separate us and the humanity we share beneath them. We live in a world that constantly gives us reasons to see one another as different, distant, or opposed. But Read more

Brother is a spoken-word reflection on the divisions that separate us and the humanity we share beneath them. We live in a world that constantly gives us reasons to see one another as different, distant, or opposed. But beneath our beliefs, backgrounds, and circumstances, we are all human beings searching for meaning, connection, and a place in the world.

This piece invites us to look beyond the labels we place on one another and consider what might happen if we recognized the person standing on the other side of the divide as a brother. It isn't about pretending our differences don't exist, but about asking whether those differences have to stand in the way of our shared humanity.

Sometimes, the first step toward a more compassionate world begins with a simple question: What separates us, and what brings us together?

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Wasted on Words

Gedalya Folk Rock Rabbi & Yossi Scheinberg

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Wasted on Words is a spoken word piece that explores the quiet vulnerability of sharing one’s inner world through music and words. Gedalya Folk Rock Rabbi reflects on the tension between the desire to be heard and the Read more

Wasted on Words is a spoken word piece that explores the quiet vulnerability of sharing one’s inner world through music and words. Gedalya Folk Rock Rabbi reflects on the tension between the desire to be heard and the reality of having only a small audience. The piece examines the struggle of authenticity, the ego’s pull for recognition, and the hope that art can bring others closer to a higher, more spiritual place.

Music by Yossi Scheinberg supports the rhythm and mood, enhancing the reflective and slightly unfulfilled tone, creating a layered emotional experience that resonates with anyone who has felt both the joy and the quiet frustration of sharing their truth.

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Not Enough

Gedalya Folk Rock Rabbi

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Not Enough is a spoken word reflection on insecurity, identity, and the deeply human feeling of falling short. Gedalya Folk Rock Rabbi shares the internal struggle of measuring oneself against expectations — personal, Read more

Not Enough is a spoken word reflection on insecurity, identity, and the deeply human feeling of falling short. Gedalya Folk Rock Rabbi shares the internal struggle of measuring oneself against expectations — personal, cultural, and imagined — and the quiet ache of never quite feeling sufficient.

With simple language and emotional clarity, the piece invites listeners into a space of recognition and shared experience. It speaks to anyone who has wrestled with self-doubt while searching for meaning and self-acceptance.

As the opening chapter of the autobiographical album, Not Enough introduces the core tension that drives the journey forward: the longing to become whole.

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My Old Neighborhood

Gedalya Folk Rock Rabbi & Yossi Scheinberg

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My Old Neighborhood is a spoken word piece that reflects on Gedalya Folk Rock Rabbi’s early years growing up in his neighborhood. The track explores the personal experiences, sights, and sounds that shaped him, capturing Read more

My Old Neighborhood is a spoken word piece that reflects on Gedalya Folk Rock Rabbi’s early years growing up in his neighborhood. The track explores the personal experiences, sights, and sounds that shaped him, capturing the tension between childhood curiosity and identity, as well as the moments that quietly influenced his growth.

Delivered in an intimate, conversational style, Gedalya brings listeners into his memories with honesty, warmth, and subtle humor. Yossi Scheinberg’s music underscores the storytelling, providing gentle accompaniment that highlights emotional beats without overshadowing the voice.

This piece resonates with anyone reflecting on their own formative environment — the streets, people, and small experiences that leave a lasting impression on who we become.

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The Temple Inside You

Gedalya Folk Rock Rabbi & Yossi Scheinberg

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The Temple Inside You is a reflective folk piece about discovering the sacred space that lives within every person. Instead of searching for holiness somewhere far away, the song gently reminds us that the most important Read more

The Temple Inside You is a reflective folk piece about discovering the sacred space that lives within every person. Instead of searching for holiness somewhere far away, the song gently reminds us that the most important sanctuary is the one we build through the choices we make each day.

With simple imagery and a contemplative tone, the song encourages listeners to see their lives as something meaningful and purposeful — a place where something holy can be created from within.

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