Songs

There are SO many classic Passover songs that are a lot of fun to sing around the Seder table. That said, it’s also fun to put a spin on them, and Mayta Cohen’s a cappella rendition of “Adir Hu” (featuring Ben Rosenbaum) is simply… AWESOME!! Mayta is one of our Jewish Rock Radio Jewish Stars […]

Pesach time is almost here! If you haven’t heard “Dayeinu” sung bluegrass-style before, then buckle up — Nefesh Mountain is about to rock your Passover! Re-imagining ways to sing the songs and tell the story of Passover helps us explore the holiday in new ways. “Dayeinu” is all about gratitude, and I’m super grateful my […]

The news in our world of late has been really hard for all of us, but many of us, myself included, have found a LOT of hope and inspiration in songs for peace. One of my absolute favorites is “Oseh Shalom” by Elana Jagoda. I especially appreciate Elana’s accessible English translation “May the One who […]

While spring is a hopeful time of year when we often think about improving ourselves, we also can’t forget there’s a lot of work that we all have to do together. This is a GREAT time to teach children about making the world a better place. In Judaism, we call it “Tikkun Olam,” or “Repairing […]

Many of us are familiar with the words “LaYehudim haytah ora, v’simcha, v’sason, vikar” as being part of the Havdalah service that ends Shabbat — “For the Jews there was light and gladness, happiness and honor.” These words actually originate from the end of Megillat Esther, which is read on Purim! This totally gorgeous setting […]

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 […]

February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month, which immediately made me think of my buddy Charlie Kramer. Charlie is a super talented Jewish singer-songwriter who has shared his experience with blindness in a very powerful way, and has become an incredible advocate and coach for people with disabilities. Inclusion education pulses through Charlie’s veins, […]

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. […]