Yisroel Juskowicz: all creative talents at once

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Yoshi Fruchter who did harmonies on the album in addition to playing bass guitar and ukulele describes the songs on “The Narrow Bridge” as “incredibly heartfelt.”

“Yisroel really puts himself into his singing and playing and in comes through in his music,” said Fruchter.

While it is hard for a relative unknown to get noticed in the Jewish music world, the well-known names involved in the project piqued the interest of Sameach Music’s Benny Taubenfeld.

Between concerts, Juskowicz is creating paintings inspired by the songs on the album.

“Painting is so therapeutic for me,” said Juskowicz. “Not only does it take my mind off the stress that is part of life, it allows me the opportunity to create beautiful things about what I am most passionate about – namely Judaism.”

As he puts the finishing touches on his book, Juskowicz, who has also organized several concerts, including at the YU Book Sale, a venue that helped launch the careers of Blue Fringe and The Maccabeats.

When he is not drawing, singing, composing and writing, Juskowicz pays his bills as a physical therapist working with developmentally delayed children. He admits it isn’t always easy to juggle a full time job with so many projects, some of which are quite costly.

“I get very flustered and overwhelmed a lot and I keep taking breaks from painting because I am busy with the other things. I have to take it one project at a time; I try to keep the main focus in my life right now finding the right girl and settling down.”

What is next for this versatile and talented artist? Juskowicz has a few other surprises up his sleeve and if they are anything like his previous work they are sure to be both heartwarming and inspiring.

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