{"id":64180,"date":"2026-06-23T13:35:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T18:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thejewishinsights.com\/wp\/?p=64180"},"modified":"2026-06-23T13:36:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T18:36:12","slug":"singer-mendy-j-bondi-beach-survivor-leibel-lazaroff-sing-for-mumbai-dubai-bondi-hurting-with-insanity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thejewishinsights.com\/wp\/singer-mendy-j-bondi-beach-survivor-leibel-lazaroff-sing-for-mumbai-dubai-bondi-hurting-with-insanity\/","title":{"rendered":"Singer Mendy J & Bondi Beach Survivor Leibel Lazaroff Sing for Mumbai, Dubai & Bondi: \u201cHurting with Insanity\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chabad singer Mendy J<\/strong>, like many of us, was affected by these three terrible tragedies. He wasn\u2019t planning on releasing a song in their memory. However, when he received a demo from hitmaker and renowned composer Yitzy Bald<\/strong>, the lyrics immediately struck a chord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawn from Kinos and Tehillim, which speak of Jewish suffering and tragedy, these ancient words are brought to life in 2026. Even though it has been almost two decades since the Mumbai attack, the insanity continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen I first heard this song,\u201d says Mendy J<\/strong>, \u201cit touched my soul. The melody and lyrics moved me so deeply that I knew I had to release it to the world. So many people are carrying grief, and we just don\u2019t have any more words.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason Mendy<\/strong> chose to record and release this song in memory of Rabbi Eli Schlanger<\/strong> \u05d4\u05d9”\u05d3 is rooted in a deeply personal story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Mendy<\/strong> was a young child, doctors discovered that his brother had an aneurysm, and he had a difficult time coping with the situation. Music became his outlet. He expressed his pain through the timeless sounds of melody and song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the time, he learned on Thursday nights with Rabbi Eli through a program called Ach HaGadol<\/strong>. One evening, Mendy<\/strong> overheard some boys making fun of him, saying that he thought he was a singer. When Rabbi Eli overheard them, he immediately came to Mendy<\/strong>\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is Mendy<\/strong>\u2019s outlet,\u201d Rabbi Eli<\/strong> told them. \u201cOne day you’ll see, he will become a singer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The moment left a lasting impression. Mendy<\/strong> waited nearly a month before telling Rabbi Eli<\/strong> that he had overheard the exchange and how much it meant to him that someone believed in him and stood up for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was this memory, and Rabbi Eli<\/strong>\u2019s lasting impact on his life, that inspired Mendy<\/strong> to release this song in memory of Rabbi Eli<\/strong> and the other kedoshim, helping to continue spreading their light and message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shortly afterward, Mendy<\/strong> decided to reach out to Bondi Beach survivor Leibel Lazaroff<\/strong> and tell him about his personal connection to Rabbi Eli<\/strong>. While Leibel <\/strong>was still in the hospital in the midst of multiple surgeries, Mendy<\/strong> shared the project with him. Deeply moved by the song\u2019s message and the opportunity to honor Rabbi Eli<\/strong> and the other kedoshim, Leibel <\/strong>agreed to join the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having seen Leibel<\/strong> sing and perform, Mendy<\/strong> knew that his musical talent, heartfelt voice, and ability to inspire people around the world would bring the song’s message directly to listeners’ hearts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yitzy Bald<\/strong>\u2019s words, combined with Mendy<\/strong>\u2019s vocal vulnerability and the heartfelt contribution of guest vocalist and survivor Leibel Lazaroff<\/strong>, bring these timeless lyrics to life in a powerful and moving way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Producer Yoel Weiss<\/strong> takes the song to another level, adding depth and emotion to the haunting melody while helping listeners connect even more deeply with its message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearly two decades after Mumbai, and following the tragedies of Dubai and Bondi, \u2018Hurting with Insanity<\/strong>\u2019 gives voice to the pain, grief, and resilience of the Jewish people while honoring the memory of those whose light continues to shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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