It’s almost Purim, and I LOVE that there are so many ways to celebrate, from being SUPER silly, all decked out in costumes, to making gift bags for those in need. One amazing trend I’m seeing in Purim music is the way Queen Esther is being held up as the totally awesome feminist role model […]

We’re almost through another pandemic winter and the theme of “Holding On” probably feels real to MANY of us. What I love about this song from Todd Kessler (and this video filmed entirely over Zoom) is that he reminds us we’re doing SO much more than just holding on, y’all! We’re staying connected and supporting […]

This song by Noah Aronson has a beautiful message of welcoming and inclusivity that I wanted to share with y’all for Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month. The lyrics are based on words written by Rumi, a 13th Century Persian poet, from the world of Sufi mysticism. We need more songs with messages that open […]

Now is the time of year when we read in the Torah about how the Israelites all contributed to building the Mishkan (Tabernacle), a sanctuary where they could feel close to God. Eliana Light’s “The Mishkan Song” uses the Mishkan as an example of how everyone can and should do their part, big or small. […]

This latest wave of COVID has been really tough on young families, and it reminded me of this really moving and hopeful song released earlier in the pandemic by the sweet and talented Karina Zilberman. “Painting Our World in Healing and Hope” quotes the words in the Torah when Moses asks God to heal his […]

One thing that has always been important to me is using music to create bridges between people of different backgrounds. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I wanted to share this amazing collaboration between Laurie Akers, Cantor Rachel Goldman and Cantor Rachel Brook (a.k.a. Shul Sisters) and Tyrell Belle, Zuumah Gayeman and Ian […]

Tu B’Shvat is a GREAT holiday for families! What a special opportunity to teach our children about nature, caring for the world, and all that trees give to us. This grooving song from Latin GRAMMY-winner Mister G is a fun way to think about this special celebration of nature – “The Birthday of the Trees.” […]

Tu B’Shvat is coming up, and as a total nature-lover, I love any chance to appreciate the great outdoors! Nature is also full of powerful metaphors that help us understand our place in the world and our tradition. I love the idea of the Torah, the core of our tradition, being a “Tree of Life,” […]

It’s time to say “goodbye” to 2021 and “hello” to 2022, which got me thinking about this rocking song from my dear friend, Sheldon Low! “Shalom” famously can be used to say “hello,” “goodbye” and “peace,” and I can think of no sweeter way to mark this transition and wish you and your family peace […]

It was this time last year when Eric Hunker released this song “Our Year” — I was blown away by both the song and its hopeful message that 2021 would be brighter and better. And it was! In ways big and small. I wanted to share this inspiring song and message again with you this […]