# The Truth About the Jewish Music Industry | Moshe Tischler & Shloimy Zaltzman

From **Meaningful People** by Meaningful Minute.

- **Published:** Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0000
- **Duration:** 01:35:23
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<![CDATA[<p dir="ltr">Moshe Tischler and Shloimy Zaltzman, two of the biggest names in Jewish wedding music, sit down with Nachi Gordon to trace how they broke into the industry, from meeting as yeshiva teenagers to Shlomi's near-miss record deal and the emotional moment years later when he watched another bandleader step into that same opportunity. They open up about what the job really costs, the travel away from their kids, showing up at full strength no matter how sick or drained they are, and the odd reality of being shy, private people who perform in the most public, high-stakes moments of other people's lives.</p> <p dir="ltr">They also dig into where Jewish music is headed, from the flood of new releases on platforms like 24Six to AI-generated singers (including a story about a bride who fell for a song by an artist who doesn't actually exist), and land on the same conclusion: raw, honest, unpolished authenticity beats anything overproduced. A warm, funny, surprisingly candid conversation between two friends who built parallel careers making other people's simchas unforgettable.<br /> <br /> Exclusive content on: <a href= "https://www.mmplus.org">www.mmplus.org</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This is episode is brought to you in part by:</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">► PZ Deals</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Download the app and never pay full price again!</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp">https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">_________________</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">► Colel Chabad Pushka App</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">The easiest way to give Tzedaka</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful">https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">_________________</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">► ArtScroll</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">ArtScroll is celebrating 50 years of making Torah learning accessible to everyone, and they're marking it with a massive giveaway: $10,000 every single week for the next few weeks, adding up to over $50,000 total. No purchase necessary, just head to the link, scroll down, and fill out the short form to be entered. While you're there, check out the rotating weekly sale, with so many ArtScroll items at 50% off.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://artscroll.com/50years">https://artscroll.com/50years</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">_________________</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">► Ness Vacation Homes</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">EDEN GARDENS' LARGEST LUXURY HOME COLLECTION</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Handpicked, high-end homes available exclusively through Ness.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://nessvacationhomes.com/">https://nessvacationhomes.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">_________________</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">► El Al</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">From the Hebrew announcements to the Israeli atmosphere onboard, flying EL AL feels like Israel before you even land. With nonstop flights to Israel and Jewish comfort from takeoff to landing, there's nothing like hearing: ברוכים הבאים לישראל.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Book your next flight with EL AL:</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.elal.com/eng/usa?utm_source=meaningful&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=gcny_incoming_usa&cid=s:el%7Cm:what%7Ccp:gcny%7Cct:incoming%7Cau:usa"> https://www.elal.com/eng/usa?utm_source=meaningful&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=gcny_incoming_usa&cid=s:el%7Cm:what%7Ccp:gcny%7Cct:incoming%7Cau:usa</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">_________________</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">► Rothenberg Law Firm</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Personal Injury Law Firm For 50+ years!</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Reach out Today for Free Case Evaluation</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://shorturl.at/JFKHH">https://shorturl.at/JFKHH</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">_________________</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">► Town Appliance</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">https://www.townappliance.com</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp">https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp</a></p> <p> </p>]]>