Rabbi Avraham Arieh Trugman is the director of Ohr Chadash, a non-profit educational organization serving English-speaking students enrolled at various universities and other short- and long-term programs in Israel, as well as immigrants and native Israelis. Ohr Chadash provides a wide range of programming in an open, joyous, non-coercive and spiritual atmosphere, where participants are able to explore Judaism at their own pace. Programs include classes, lunch and learn, concerts, Shabbatons, home hospitality, leadership training, seminars, tours, counseling, and social action projects. Ohr Chadash combines heart and mind and caters to each participant's needs, providing a home away from home for students and maintaining strong relationships for years to come. Ohr Chadash has organized and participated in programs for tens of thousands of students, and with the inspiration and skills these students learn they return to their home communities eager to take leadership roles. Many students return to Israel and the bonds become even stronger. Through its educational networking Ohr Chadash reaches tens of thousands of people on a regular basis. The Trugmans have appeared at Shabbatons, holiday programs and have taught classes in over forty cities worldwide Rabbi Avraham Arieh Trugman's latest album, Modeh Ani - מודה אני Is a beautiful and uplifting collection of inspiring original songs accompanied by these great musicians: Nachman Solomon * Shlomo Katz * Chaim David * Sruli Solomon * Tamar Attias * Yitzchak Attias * Eliezer Blumen * Jonathan Fialka * Raz Hartman * David Jakoubovitch * Nati Zipper * Tuvya Brandt * Lev Moshe Leventer These original songs from Rabbi Trugman are accompanied by dulcimer, violin, flute, piano, acoustic and electric guitars, harmonica, percussion, drums and mandolin, as well as uplifting vocal harmonies. The songs include instrumental melodies as well as up-beat tunes, haunting melodies and get up and dance music set to verses from Jewish prayers and the Tanach. A great musical experience!