Aley Sheer is a Jewish interfaith musician/ educator… a songwriter, singer, recording artist, video producer, youth worker and Holocaust educator. Aley was originally inspired to pick up the guitar by his friend and mentor, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach (z’’l). Aley’s three legendary 1980’s albums of integrally- Jewish Electric Rock ‘n Roll music and his ground- breaking music videos, qualifies him as the originator of American Jewish rock music.
His most recent video, “In the Bible” (a cartoon video co-produced with URJ and Bimbam.com) features a song that is a synopsis of the first five books of the Hebrew and Christian Bibles… with a revolutionary way to teach it! His new album, “Shema” has been called “one of the best Jewish albums of this century” and has garnered critical acclaim.
Aley is the President of the “ANAM Initiative”, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting the ANAM Acronym (“The Ultimate Bible Hack!”) to all Christians and Jews. He is also the President/ CEO of “In Humanity’s Footsteps”, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to Holocaust education and Poland trips for high school students of all backgrounds.
Aley is also the Founding Director (Emeritus) of Camp Fiesta. For nearly 40 years, Camp Fiesta has been South Florida’s all-free summer camp for children with cancer.
At the top of his long Presentations List is “Lesson One” the most important, informative class in the history of Jewish education! This entertaining, fundamental session provides participants with an instant foundation in Judaism, Torah and God… with a revolutionary way to remember and share it. The Lesson One lesson plan is publicly available to be taught by Clergy, educators. parent and youth leaders.
Over the years, Aley has toured to over 150 communities across the U.S. and Canada with his Electric Judaism performances. His 1980’s/90’s concerts and videos featured the original compositions from his albums of Jewish Rock & Roll. He broke new ground again with his 2007 hip-hop album… and some very creative parody tunes… including his 2009 video “Kosherface“ (a Lady Gaga parody) which has over 600,00 views on YouTube.
His live performances and presentations can range from performing his new songs (mostly at Worship Services) to entertaining class sessions that feature a mix of music, lunatic characterizations, unique activities, spiritual experiences, music videos and cable tv recordings from his Techno-Torah Video Library… over 6,500 listings (1985-2005) cross- referenced under 29 different topics!
