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In a techno-style jingle that hit the Internet today, it couldn't be clearer who Chassidic fusion superstar Lipa Schmeltzer is endorsing in Jerusalem's upcoming mayoral contest. Or can it be?
Case in point: this isn't the first time in history a recording artist's talents have been used by political campaigns in Israel, America and elsewhere. And some of those artists' political views may have been the opposite of those they ostensibly campaigned for.
But this seems to be the first time a frum singer's vocals are behind not a band but a candidate.
Lipa tells VIN News that he isn't endorsing Rabbi Porush. But then why is he singing his praises—quite literally?
Scroll down and click on below to listen to this catchy little ditty—and decide for yourself. Credit shlager.net
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Oct 12, 2008 at 10:17 AM Anonymous Says:
Go Lipa Go!!!! You're the best of the best!!!
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Oct 12, 2008 at 10:19 AM Anonymous Says:
I think Lipa may be running for mayor.....How about it!
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Oct 12, 2008 at 10:37 AM JoeFlix Says:
What do you mean? He was paid. He doesnt have to support him, he was hired to sing the piece.
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Oct 12, 2008 at 11:10 AM Anonymous Says:
Y can't we hear it on cell fone?
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Oct 12, 2008 at 11:10 AM Anonymous Says:
There are American laws that say that if you endorse or are a paid endorser of a product, you have to actually use or endorse the product.
This came to a head when Joe Namath endorsed a pair of panty hose. The law was amended to include situations where the endorser (for various reasons) does not have to actually use the product. Joe Namath (am I aging myself?) actually did a commercial wearing the aforementioned product.\
If Mr. Shmetlzer sells his voice for a product, he had better sell his soul to that product. Otherwise, he should have a disclamer that Jewish oriented papers have when they take advertising for traif products
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Oct 12, 2008 at 11:05 AM Anonymous Says:
Feh! Wasn't his music banned by the leaders of the Gimmel ticket? HYPOCRISY!!!!!!
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Oct 12, 2008 at 11:23 AM Mark Levin Says:
What a talent! He could make up a jingle about a potato if he wanted and it would be an instant classic.
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Oct 12, 2008 at 01:01 PM Anonymous Says:
There was a group called the Rabbi's Sons. They were made up by guys taht went to Yeshiva University and Chofetz Chaim.
Rabbi Leibowitz called in the Chofetz Chaim guys and gave them a choice - either be singers or stay in Yeshiva. They chose to stay in yeshiva.
Show business is not a place for frum Yidden. There are too many distractions and too much guyva for the individuals to have. From the reports that we see of the 'frum' singers that made it big, we will be better off if they stay in Yeshiva.
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Oct 12, 2008 at 01:58 PM lipa's fan 4eva Says:
lipa is da best of the best ... ...keep on rockin' ;)
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Oct 12, 2008 at 05:01 PM fan of lipa Says:
LIPA u r great keep up the good work!!!!!!!
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Oct 13, 2008 at 06:04 AM Anonymous Says:
lipa's fan 4eva Says: lipa is da best of the best ... ...keep on rockin' ;)
fan of lipa Says: LIPA u r great keep up the good work!!!!!!!
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This is what I meant: 'Fans' that should be spending their time in pursuit of a parnossa or learning Torah. Instead, spending money that could go to tzedaka, wasting it on a 'jewish' pop star.
What a waste.
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Oct 13, 2008 at 12:19 PM waitingformore Says:
you should make a concert... ...can't wait...
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Oct 13, 2008 at 12:15 PM golipagolipa Says:
GOOO LIPPPAA GOOO GOOO GOOO LIPPA.... YEAH YEAH we keep we keep shabbos!... lol
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Oct 13, 2008 at 03:38 PM Sam Says:
Lipa is doing a great job, has been doing for a great job since he started singing as a little kid. There are always critics but that is a part of the game some like it and some don't. I have enjoyed Lipa's singing always and I wish him much luck and much hatzlacha in whatever he does.
Lipa keep up the good work.