Personal Life
Shwekey supports his family through his albums, performances at Jewish weddings, and concerts. He also performs at fundraisers for charitable organizations.
His wife Jenine is a founder of "Special Children's Center of Lakewood", a respite and support program for special needs children and Shwekey also volunteers much time and energy to this philanthropic endeavor. In an interview with the Yated Ne'eman, Shwekey said "I'm convinced that the success I've experienced in my music career is all because of our work with these special children".
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