-Craig Taubman

"Jay's music really rocked our congregation this summer with over 200 camp kids jammin' to these new hits! Jay is a fabulous musician, pianist and songwriter and knows how to appeal to the teens of our movement with his contemporary rhythms, singable melodies and rockin' spirit!"

   -Cantor Michael Shochet, Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, VA

"I love it! As a Jewish educator, I am always looking for relevant, cool music like this that transmits Jewish values—quality music that our students can connect to and learn from at the same time. Our kids and our teachers love Jay’s songs!"

    -Tirza Arad, Director of Education at Congregation Rodeph Sholom, NY, NY

"Jay brought a dynamic, energetic and unique program to our group.  He tapped into both spirituality and creativity to really speak to our teens.  He drew on the best of Judaism's tradition while maintaining an open, friendly and comfortable environment."

"Jay really knows how to make Torah and Hebrew rock! In his music, he has managed to encase the pleasures, joys, and wonders of Judaism in a vernacular that will especially appeal to the younger generation. For this, he is to be greatly praised, and I hope he will continue to use his great talents to bring Yiddishkeit to Jews of all ages!"

    -Larry Gevirtz, Executive Producer, “With All Your Heart”

"Talmud Torah K'Neged Kulam is FANTASTIC!! I would LOVE to have my Temple band learn this song. I'm impressed! Keep up the good work!"

   -Cantor Sally Neff, Temple Beth Torah, Upper Nyack, NY

"I enjoyed listening to the CD, it was great...and then my daughters stole it from me! I have been the recipient of Jay Rapaport’s musical gifts and love of Judaism for many years. He has been singing his songs to the members of our congregation for years and we all love them. It’s wonderful to hear Jay’s passion for Jewish values and tradition come out in this original, creative and joyous CD!"

    -Rabbi Amy Schwartzman, Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, VA

"'With All Your Heart' has songs with such a catchy and fun way to learn about Judaism! Who does not want to sing along with B’chol Le’vav’cha and many others?! My kids love listening to the CD—it appeals to elementary kids to tweens to adults. Jay has such a wonderful voice and we look forward to his concert here!"

   -Barbara Brot Bailey, K-3 Principal at TRS Religious School, Falls Church, VA

"Jay Rapoport showed our students how creativity and a love of music can inspire a great prayer experience!"

    -HUC Rabbinic Student Lisa Kingston, Miller High School program NY, NY

"I truly loved Jay’s album! I love the catchy tunes as well as the Jewish/Gospel fusion, which is something that is very unique to the world of Jewish music."

    -Rob Aronson, Jewish songleader

"I wanted to let you know how much my family has enjoyed the CD! We have been listening to it non-stop since we got it and we just love it. My daughter especially screams "Jay!" when one of his songs comes on in the car and she can't help but sing along."

    -Elisabeth Galotto

"I love his version of that prayer “On This Day”, which we included when I was rabbi each year since he wrote it."

    -Rabbi Sylvia Scholnick, Temple Beth El, Williamsburg VA

"From 'Open My Lips' to 'Pushups' to 'Ruach Rockin', Jay Rapoport infuses his music with ruach that is contagious!"

    -Babette Cohn, TRS 4-6 Assistant Principal, Falls Church, VA

"Makes me want to get up and dance!!"

   -Nancy Reder, Jay’s mother