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Reva L'Sheva is a post-Carlebach rock band formed in 1994. Yehuda Katz is the frontman.

Members
The original line-up was Yehudah Katz, David "Harpo" Abramson, Adam Wexler, Zvi Yechezkeli & Avi Yishai.


 * Yehudah Katz is from New York, but spent a lot of time in Los Angeles before moving to Israel. He is a self-decsribed "close student" of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, with whom he studied for 23 years. He plays guitar and sings.
 * Adam Wexler grew up in Minneapolis and immigrated to Israel in 1990. He plays bass and guitar.  Wexler was formerly a member of the Diaspora Yeshiva Band.
 * David "Harpo" Abramson immigrated to Israel in 1969. Following a stint in the army, he returned to the US, but came back to Israel in 1991. Abramson died in fall 2010.  He played guitar, harmonica and sings.
 * Zvi Yechezkeli was born in Jerusalem and studied in New York. He considers himself not religious. He is a percussionist.
 * Avi Yishai is the drummer.

Musical style
The band is heavily influenced by '70s rock 'n' roll groups such as the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, and by Jewish artists such as Carlebach.

Discography

 * Ve’sham Nashir (There We Will Sing) - Noam Hafakot 2005
 * 10: Live - Noam Hafakot 2003
 * Ahavat Chinam: One Love - Mayim/Welcome Music 2001
 * Etz Chaim: Secrets - Voices Along the Path 1999
 * Kumu - Noam Hafakot 1998
 * Higia HaZman - Voices Along the Path 1996
 * Come Close - Voices Along the Path 1993