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​Soul to Soul is inspired by the historic partnership between the African-American and Jewish communities during the Civil Rights Era of the 1950s and 60s, as embodied by the deep friendship between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and the young Freedom Riders and activists who selflessly risked their own safety and freedom in service to safety and freedom for all.

The moving and uplifting selection of songs include Yiddish and English songs written and performed by Jewish and African-American artists as an expression of their lament and protest against racism and anti-semitism as well as songs of hope for a better future.  The concert culminates in a celebration of songs that accompanied the sit-ins and marches of the Civil Rights Movement.

The songs are accompanied by historic and artistic imagery as well as video selections from historic speeches, marches and commentary from those who were there.

Yiddish songs are accompanied by English translation supertitles.

Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Now is the time for men and women to cast aside their prejudices. It’s time to look and really see; listen and really hear; talk and have something important to say.” That is what Soul to Soul does, by giving people of all faiths, creeds, colors, and religions an opportunity to come together and better understand our common experiences.

Soul to Soul has become an annual favorite of NYTF audience in New York City and has brought its uplifting message of unity and hope to cities across the United States and internationally including Los Angeles, Houston, Denver, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Boca Raton, Jacksonville, Chattanooga, Montreal, Winnipeg and Bucharest.