Hello Sid is a Jewish pop/rock band comprised of 5 religious college students. Established in 2006 by Jesse Strulowitz and Yakov (Jake) Rozmaryn, the band released an EP titled Jerusalem Stone (2007) and now just released their debut album, Soul Dividing, in December 2009. The band has performed regularly at numerous venues up and down the east coast, notably at the Knitting Factory, Triad Theater, and Mexicalli Blues. The band blends Hebrew and English lyrics to create up-beat and inspirational music, infused with rock, pop, jazz, blues, alternative, and acoustic influences. Hello Sid has been featured on both Washington Jewish Radio and Israel National Radio and has been featured and praised in numerous publications, notably, the New York Jewish Press and Washington Jewish Week. While touring in support of their debut album, the band is currently working on their second album, scheduled to be released in early 2011.