What’s on your summer playlist? With Israel on our minds, we hope you find comfort and hope in the rich fabric of Israeli music.
July 03, 2024
“I Give Thanks” (Modeh Ani Al Boker)
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
Let us take a moment and think about the things we are grateful for; the simplest things are often the greatest sources of joy. This song names some of these: the morning light, bread on the table, talents, songs, and the gift of life for another day.
June 21, 2024
Shir Lama’alot: “Song of Ascents”
Topic(s) / Shabbat, Music, Israel
This setting of the psalm “Song of Ascents” is presented in honor of those who keep us and Israel safe.
June 14, 2024
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Topic(s) / Shabbat, Music
The world of film and theatre music lost a great light recently when the songwriter Richard M. Sherman died. Here is our tribute to Richard Sherman, live from services this past Shabbat – joyful words of the liturgy combined with a bouncy tune made famous by Julie Andrews.
June 07, 2024
B’tokh Niyar Iton (“Inside a Newspaper”)
Topic(s) / Shabbat, Music
Take a moment for whimsy – with its picturesque lyrics and Moroccan rhythm, we hope this song brings you a little joyful summer energy.
May 31, 2024
Matanot Ktanot (“Little Gifts,” feat. Bat Ella)
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
For some in Israel, the “little gifts” spoken of in this song have been taken away, for a time, or forever. For those not directly affected by months of war, perhaps there is a new appreciation for thousands of little things in every day that we might take for granted.
May 24, 2024
Modeh Ani by Meir Ariel
Topic(s) / Shabbat, Music
Meir Ariel (1942–1999) was known as one of the more poetic Israeli songwriters of his generation. One lyric, which starts with a familiar Hebrew phrase, is grateful and hopeful, yet filled with mystical images: “Fate, fate comes toward us, and you smile at me from within sleep.
May 17, 2024
A Prayer for Israel (Avinu Shebashamayim)
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat, Israel
In honor of Yom Ha’atzmaut, enjoy this new setting of the prayer for Israel. This upbeat adaptation expresses hope for Israel’s future, one we pray for fervently. We dedicate this dance-style song to the victims, and with hope for the hostages, of the Nova Music Festival. Am Yisrael Chai.
May 08, 2024
Uptown Eshet Chayil (feat. Six13)
Topic(s) / Music
This Mother’s Day, we have reimagined Billy Joel’s classic tribute to a “Woman of Valor.” We hope that mothers and children of all ages enjoy this collaboration with the celebrated a cappella group Six13 in praise of all their virtues we admire!
May 03, 2024
Moledet - Homeland
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat, Israel
In the aftermath of October 7, celebrated Israeli artist Hanan Ben Ari wrote this song. As we look to Yom HaShoah, the reasons why a Jewish homeland must be built and continually rebuilt, even with all its flaws, are evident through the crucible of memory.