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Jewish educator, cantor, and recording artist Abbie Strauss has been inducted into the Grammy Recording Academy, a powerful affirmation of her decades-long commitment to uplifting Jewish life and spiritual connection through music.
Strauss is also celebrating a major milestone as her music and band are being featured nationwide on JLTV (Jewish Life Television), introducing new audiences to her signature blend of sacred soul, folk, and Jewish rock.
Known for her dynamic presence on the bimah and the stage, Strauss brings a unique authenticity to her work, seamlessly bridging traditional Jewish values with modern musical expression. As the founder of the Institute of Jewish Rock, a growing music school based in Palm Beach and online, Strauss has built a joyful, inclusive space where everyone, from curious beginners to seasoned musicians, can explore Jewish identity through music.
“At the institute we welcome anyone who loves music, whether you want to sing, play, write, or just feel connected,” says Strauss. “Music is one of Judaism’s oldest forms of expression. Our goal is to make it accessible, spiritual, and alive.”
Strauss regularly brings her voice into hospitals, classrooms, synagogues, and concert halls, testifying to music’s profound power to heal, unite, and inspire. Her recent invitation to the Recording Academy marks a meaningful moment for Jewish artists striving to share their message on a global stage.
“Joining the academy is an honor, but it’s also a reminder that Jewish music belongs in these conversations,” she says. “There’s room for our stories, our soulfulness, our traditions told in new and relevant ways.”
