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Souled Out 5: Kodesh Hi Lochem
As we conclude the glorious Sholosh Regalim and enter the month known as Mar Cheshvan - the month without a holiday - let us embrace the timeless gift of the Shabbos Queen. Even amidst the darkness of galus, we are never forsaken. In this presentation, we can hear the...
🕯 Yigal Calek (1944-2024) – 19th of Tishrei
Is there any way to measure YIGAL CALEK’s contribution to the Jewish music industry? As a composer, he gave the world such enduring classics as “Ashirah Lashem,” “Mar’eh Kohein,” “Ko Amar,” and “Chamol”; as a producer, arranger, and choir conductor,...
Souled Out 4: Yomim Noraim Medley
שערי שמים פתח - As we enter the month of Tishrei, we appeal to the Almighty for Heavenly mercy. The theme of קדיש during the High Holidays underscores the elevated significance of these awesome days. אבינו מלכנו - Our Father, Our King – how we need You now! הרחמן -...
Malachei Rachamim (MBD)
This Motzei Shabbos, we Ashkenazim will join our Sephardic brothers in the recital of the annual pre-RY/YK selichos. However, before we get there, I thought we could focus on one of the piyyutim and highlight a beautiful niggun – a formidable kumzitz favorite - that...
Elul Niggun with Eitan Katz
Song: Elul NiggunComposition & Inspiration by Eitan Katz ELUL! Those four letters have have the power to transform a person as he heads towards the Yom Hadin. The Elul Nigun has been a very popular song over the last few years, not only because it's a catchy tune...
Vaani Kirvas (Yosef Schick & Baruch Levine)
We find ourselves already two weeks into Elul, and it still may not yet be clear to us how best to utilize this most auspicious time of year. We know that the month of Elul is an opportunity - an invitation to make changes that can impact our entire year. We start...