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Roundtable Conversation: Where Jewish Music is Headed (with Aron Shapiro & Yaakov Brown)
For the Three Weeks, we may not be able to delve into some of our favorite songs, but we can discuss where Jewish music is going and its deep, spiritual roots. R' Dani sits down to talk music with Aron Shapiro - from the famous, musically talented Shapiro family - and...
Ani Ma’amin – 1968
When we listen and sing along to the entrancing melody let us take to heart the words of the Rambam’s twelfth principle of emunah: that while we don’t know when he will be here, we can believe with a perfect faith that he is most assuredly one day closer… Now let’s do what we can to be ready… today.
Nuriel – Music that Creates a Moment
Join us as we sit down with Tuvia's old friend and bandmate Tzvi Solomons in Israel to discuss Tzvi's musical journey, the unique sound of his innovative band Nuriel, and how their music creates moments in time. NURIEL’s indie-rock sound, paired with the combination...
V’chi Yodov (London)
The words of the Mishnah practically come to life in this classic rendition, allowing the listener to apply his own life to the lesson of its words – a characteristic that will continue to make Yigal’s music so uniquely precious for many years to come.
Hatov (Ben Zion Shenker)
In a sincere spirit of optimism, we recite the words of Modim, offering an enthusiastic affirmation of Hashem’s great goodness. We thank Him and consciously accept everything He sends our way – whether or not it fits our ideal of a blissful and carefree existence.
Peter Himmelman – Holy Folk
When Midwest American folk-rock meets the Lubavitcher Rebbe, what does that look like and what does that sound like? Join us in this episode as we meet Peter Himmelman and learn about smashing into Tanya at the height of a smashing singer-songwriter career, and never...
L’sheim Shamayim by Joey Newcomb
This song is a beautiful expression of what our avodas Hashem should be. Collaborating with the well known Israeli singer/songwriter Yosef Karduner, Joey Newcomb tells the story behind this enchanting song. Lchaim! Apple:...
Rabbi Aharon Kunda – Music of Reb Shmuel Kunda ztz’l: How to Make Tales of Jewish Heroism Hilarious
How did an exuberant Brooklyn cheder rebbi create a zany kosher musical canon that rivals Gershwin and Rogers & Hammerstein in its genius and crack-you-up-every-time humor? In this episode we uncover the inner story of the musical tales of Rabbi Shmuel Kunda...
Gam Ki Eilech by R’ Shmuel Brazil
How many times in our lives do we try to give chizzuk and inspire people and we are the ones who walk away inspired! This song is just that. Famed Rosh Yeshiva and songwriter, R' Shmuel Brazil shlita, went to give chizzuk and he walked away with the chizzuk. Lchaim!...
Dovi Halpern – Scream Your Pain to G-d
In this episode we meet Hashem's Warrior, whose peace-time name is Dovi Halpern. Dovi is a musical firestarter who has discovered in the raw darkness of heavy metal music a commensurate expression of the pain, the hurt and ultimately, the catharsis of the Jewish soul....