Yosef Karduner

Yosef Karduner (; born 1969) is an Israeli Hasidic singer, songwriter, and composer. His biggest hit, In his early teens he studied music and in particular the bass guitar. After discussions with Hitman and his father, who was from a Hasidic Lubavitcher family, Karduner suspended his career and began studying in a yeshiva run by the Breslover Hasidim for Jews who had turned to Orthodox Judaism (“baalei teshuva”). Shir LaMaalot has been covered by numerous Israeli artists, including Sheva. Although he has released 11 albums, Karduner’s work has not reached a wide audience due to his aversion to public relations and advertising. He rarely gives interviews. including annual appearances in Crown Heights, Brooklyn from 2011 to 2019 with Aryeh Kunstler. Karduner also joins Moshe Weinberger, rabbi of Congregation Aish Kodesh at the annual Hilula of Kalonymus Kalman Shapira, the rebbe of Piacezna. At those annual events, Weinberger preaches while Karduner performs. He and his wife, Vered, and reside in Beit Shemesh, Israel. Musical style The teachings of Nachman of Breslov are a major source for Karduner’s musical inspiration. He has also been referred to as The “Sweet Singer of Breslov”.