🕯 Yigal Calek (1944-2024) – 19th of Tishrei
The great chazan mesmerized those fortunate to hear him, and continues to carry us in his role as shliach tzibbur, leading us through our tefilos and zemiros ad bi’as goel tzedek, bimheira v’yameinu.
Victory Entebbe (Miami)
In the early hours of the 6th of Tammuz, 5736 (July 4, 1976), Israeli commandos executed a daring and precise rescue mission at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. Inspired by the incredible heroism and precision of the Entebbe raid, Yerachmiel Begun and his newly formed “Miami Choir Boys” released “Victory Entebbe,” the title track of their 1977 debut record.
No Jew Will Be Left Behind (Avraham Fried)
“I am a Chabad chossid, and I come from a family of shluchim. Our Rebbe’s motto is that the geulah won’t happen until every single Yid comes along with Moshiach. In other words, no Jew gets left behind.” I turned around on the stool, I put my fingers on the keys and sang, 🎵“No Jew will be left behind….”🎵
🕯 Chazan David Werdyger (1919-2014) – 2nd of Nissan
The great chazan mesmerized those fortunate to hear him, and continues to carry us in his role as shliach tzibbur, leading us through our tefilos and zemiros ad bi’as goel tzedek, bimheira v’yameinu.
🕯 R’ Yisroel Yaakov (Jeffrey) Craimer – 18th of Elul
In shul, as we reach the pinnacle of the Yom Kippur avodah, there is a palpable feeling of elation in the air when we read this special piyut. Using magnificent expression and splendid portrayal of imagery, this esoteric sonnet portrays the Kohen Gadol’s safe emergence and successful departure from the Holy of Holies on this wondrous day.
🕯 R’ Yosil Rosenzweig z’l (1947-2023) – 2nd of Tammuz
His music moved us, his stories inspired us, and his love for life and for those who lived it obligated all who knew him to live a life worth living – to make a difference in the world with the gifts that we were given.
🕯 Yossele Rosenblatt (1882-1933) – 25th of Sivan
Ninety years after his passing, Yossele Rosenblatt’s impact on chazzanus, in particular, and Jewish music, in general, continues to be felt.
Tov Lehodos (Avraham Fried)
When Shabbos arrives, the secret of song is revealed and together, we rejoice in the harmony of the Master Conductor.