He isn't a rabbi in the typical sense of the word, but David Lazerson is nevertheless known as the “Rappin' Reggae Rabbi.”
Why?
Because since the 1970s, he's developed a reputation as an internationally-celebrated musician and educator acclaimed for his work with special needs students in gritty, inner-city schools.
“The word 'rabbi' just means 'teacher,'” he said. “In a way, it fits in good with my career.”
His career has been all over the place. He's performed before Congress, at Woodstock reunions, even with the Grateful Dead.
Why?
Because since the 1970s, he's developed a reputation as an internationally-celebrated musician and educator acclaimed for his work with special needs students in gritty, inner-city schools.
“The word 'rabbi' just means 'teacher,'” he said. “In a way, it fits in good with my career.”
His career has been all over the place. He's performed before Congress, at Woodstock reunions, even with the Grateful Dead.
Rappin’ Rabbi Uses Music to Break Barriers
He isn’t a rabbi in the typical sense of the word, but David Lazerson is nevertheless known as the “Rappin’ Reggae Rabbi.”
Why?
Because since the 1970s, he’s developed a reputation as an internationally-celebrated musician and educator acclaimed for his work with special needs students in gritty, inner-city schools.
“The word ‘rabbi’ just means ‘teacher,’” he said. “In a way, it fits in good with my career.”
His career has been all over the place. He’s performed before Congress, at Woodstock reunions, even with the Grateful Dead.
