Yosef Ya’ish Mavdali Goldman

Yosef Ya’ish Mavdali Goldman is a prayer leader, rabbi, synagogue consultant, and musician who helps communities cultivate vibrant prayer life. His work draws from his rabbinic experience in chaplaincy, education, and congregational leadership. As a composer and performer, Yosef blends the devotional music of his Mizrahi and Ashkenazic ancestors with contemporary Jewish sacred music to create connection and inspire social change. Yosef has released two acclaimed albums of original music and leads Kedmah, a Mizrahi sacred music ensemble whose debut album was Simu Lev, in collaboration with Yoni Avi Battat

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The Meaning and History of a Sephardi-Ashkenazi Name: Yosef Ya‘ish Mavdali Goldman

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In this interview, Yosef Goldman explains his names and how they reflect his diverse ancestry.