Uncle Moishy and the Mitzvah Men facts for kids

Uncle Moishy and the Mitzvah Men is a popular Jewish American music group for kids. They create fun songs and videos that teach important lessons. You can find their music and videos in many Jewish stores.

Uncle Moishy has traveled all over the world, performing shows in places like Israel, Canada, England, Austria, South Africa, and Hong Kong.

The main musicians and singers are Moshe Tanenbaum and Yossi Berktin. They are Jewish and follow a special way of life called Orthodox Judaism. They play the roles of "Uncle Moishy" and lead the "Mitzvah Men" in songs and stories. Their music teaches about Jewish traditions that are easy for young children to understand. This includes rules for Shabbat (the day of rest), kashrut (eating special foods), and giving to charity. They also teach about good deeds from Pirkei Avot (Ethics of Our Fathers), like helping others and being kind.

How Uncle Moishy Started

Uncle Moishy began in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1975. His first album came out in 1979 with the Jewish Education Program. The first band members were Moshe Tanenbaum, Zale Newman, and Chaim Shainhouse. Chaim Shainhouse left early on, but he helped write songs and sang on the first few albums. The Suki and Ding company produces and manages Uncle Moishy. The group has made many audio albums and videos over the years.

Recent Projects

In 2017, Moshe Tenenbaum released his first solo album called 'Welcome'. This album was made with new producers called Sonic Duo.

In 2018, Yossi Berktin, as the 'All New Uncle Moishy', released the group's 19th album. This was also produced by Suki and Ding.

In 2021, Moshe Tenenbaum worked with ArtScroll and Doni Gross on a new project. They released an 11-song album called We Are So Special. They also released a children's book.