Everyone loves a parade! The Celebrate Israel parade in New York City is one of the busiest and most colorful. As we look forward to marching in the parade, here is a prayer for the State of Israel, composed by our friend and neighbor Cantor Chaim Dovid Berson, sung by him with Cantor Schwartz.
May 20, 2022
A Prayer for the State of Israel (Avinu Shebashamayim) – A New Duet
Topic(s) / Shabbat, Israel
May 13, 2022
Jewish Wedding: Highlights Under the Huppah at PAS
Topic(s) / Shabbat
There is not a more beautiful place to stand under the huppah than the sanctuary at PAS. Tradition teaches that the holiness of a huppah has the power to bring healing to the world — may we all benefit from this together. Wishing you a Shabbat Shalom!
April 29, 2022
Hallelujah for Yom HaAtzma’ut!
Topic(s) / Shabbat, Israel
What are your plans for Yom HaAtzma’ut?
April 21, 2022
Azkara – A Jewish Requiem (Highlights)
Topic(s) / Passover
Two occasions of remembrance are approaching: Yom HaShoah and Yizkor. At these times, we pray that the memory of those who have passed is for a blessing. These blessings are best expressed in music, such as Simon Sargon’s work honoring Cantor Ephraim Biran.
April 08, 2022
The Four Questions
Topic(s) / Shabbat, Passover
Tradition gives a young voice special prominence in the seder. As we welcome Shabbat and look forward to Passover, we stand in solidarity with Israel in the wake of the attacks in Tel Aviv.
April 01, 2022
Who Knows One?
Topic(s) / Shabbat, Music, Passover
Can you remember any counting songs from your childhood? Here is a new classic from our Pesach album, an English-language Ehad mi Yodea (“Who Knows One?”) composed by Zina Goldrich, which we hope you will love. Shabbat shalom and hag sameah!
March 25, 2022
Cantor Schwartz Sings Sh’ma Koleinu – “Hear Our Voice”
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
The sights and sounds coming from Ukraine have been marked by fear and tragedy — sounds the Jewish people know well. In the prayer Sh’ma Koleinu, we ask that these voices of humanity not only be heard, but also be answered.
March 21, 2022
60 Seconds of Torah: Sh’mini and the Strength to Bless Others
Topic(s) / 60 seconds of torah
We can learn from the actions of Aaron that we must use our power and position to bring blessings to others. Explore the lessons of Parashat Sh’mini with Rabbi Witkovsky.
March 18, 2022
A Jewish Love Song from Odessa, Ukraine
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
In his remarks to congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke of his people and land in loving terms.
March 15, 2022
“Stay” (The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber) – Adon Olam Cover by Cantor Schwartz
Topic(s) / Music
Even when we see suffering and conflict in the world, the celebration of Jewish tradition must continue. As Purim approaches, even Adon Olam was wearing a costume borrowed from the Top 40. Happy Purim!