The bat mitzvah celebration is a monumental occasion in the Jewish girl’s life that should be a memorable, precious experience for her and her family. When sending out bat mitzvah invites, it is important that all family and close friends are included in the celebration of the special girl’s coming-of-age. As with all milestone ceremonies [...]

Choosing the invitations for a Jewish girl’s bat mitzvah is a fun yet important part of the list of things to do for the ceremony and party that follows. It is important that the bat mitzvah invitations wording not only gives all the pertinent details and necessary information, but that the desired tone is achieved [...]

Bat Mitzvah ceremonies and parties are huge milestones for both the girl coming of age and her family. From the bat mitzvah invitations to the ceremony specifics to the party details, there is so much to consider in the months before the actual event. When planning, it is important to realize that the invitation sent [...]

A bat mitzvah ceremony and subsequent celebration is a significant rite of passage for every young Jewish girl. A touching and significant ceremony should be followed by a memorable party honoring the young lady. As with any party, a mitzvah can get expensive quickly, so it is important to start by making a firm budget [...]

Planning the bar mitzvah for a coming of age Jewish boy is a big deal. This is both a religious and a maturity milestone for the boy in question. Bar mitzvah invitations for the ceremony and the accompanying parties or receptions are important to ensure the news is out and folks will come to celebrate.
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A bar mitzvah is such an important occasion in the life of a Jewish boy. Marking his transition from boyhood to manhood according to Jewish tradition is a big milestone for the parents as well as the boy. Choosing the style of the bar mitzvah invitation is but one of the many things on the [...]

The sunburst inspired, 40-foot wide Art Deco stained glass skylight that graced the ceiling of Temple Emanu-El (Paterson, NJ) provides a glorious hint of the architectural treasures contained in acclaimed photographer Laszlo Regos’ “American Synagogues” calendar.
The “American Synagogues” calendar includes all the major Jewish and secular holidays, and candle lighting [...]

In every Jewish boy’s life, the coming of age ceremony when he turns 13 years old is a huge milestone. The bar mitzvah is celebrated with a moving ceremony where the boy becomes a full member of the Jewish congregation followed by a party to commemorate the occasion. Inviting all family and friends is the [...]

Like Passover and Sukkot, the Jewish holiday Shavuot has two important symbolic meanings. This first of these is that it acts as a harvest festival to celebrate the time when the first fruit of the year was brought to the Temple. The second, and probably the reason most Jewish people observe this holiday, it to [...]

Most people who are not of the Jewish faith or were not raised around an active Jewish culture at least know about the Sabbath, or Shabbat, as it is known in the Hebrew language. It’s amazing, however, how few people understand what the Sabbath actually means. To many people when they think of the Sabbath, [...]

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. The name of this holiday can be translated from Hebrew to mean “first of the year.” Just because this is a New Year, however, does not mean that this holiday has anything in common with the American New Year, which usually involves large celebrations and champagne. On the [...]

The Final Albumby Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach
A double cassette set of Shabbos material never before released. Reb Shlomo masterfully weaves songs, stories and narration together to create a beautiful Shabbos tapestry. 2 Cassettes of songs and stories. The CD only contains songs.

Label: Aderet, 2000Track ListingTo listen to a sample, click on the title of a [...]

Music Made from the Soulby Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach
Fourteen songs popularized in the Sixties and reformatted for our time. It features Reb Shlomo’s favorite, ‘The Berdichiver Niggun’, plus ‘Lekha Ezbach’, ‘Lulay Toratkha’, ‘Hashevenu’ and several lesser known tunes such as ‘Mlokh’ and ‘Elekha’. Not to forget ‘Kah Ribon’, recorded here only a few years after [...]

by Yisroel Williger
Brand new album.
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1. Tistakeil

2. Yashav

3. Niggun

4. Hakodosh Baruch Hu…Chesed

5. Oid Oid Oid

6. Im Amarti

7. Neiros Shabbos

8. Mi Adir

9. Avinu

10. Harachaman

& Holyland’s Greatest Hitsby Avraham Fried
Avraham Fried’s unique performing style reverberates with inspirational passion and high energy. Strumming upon the heartstrings of his listeners, Avraham opens new dimensions in Jewish music. With cutting edge performances in Hebrew, Yiddish, and English, Frieds compelling blend of traditional and popular music resonates with messages of hope, [...]

Volume 3by David & the High Spirit
45 great party songs blending Yiddish, Hebrew, English, and Latin beats!

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1. Hatikvah

2. Hallelujah

3. Shain Levuneh

4. Natalie

5. Erev Shel Shoshanim

6. Miami Beach Rhumba

7. Eifo

8. Erev Bah

9. Guantanamera

10. [...]

Volume 2 – 36 Great Songsby David & the High Spirit
Collection of 36 Great songs. Horas, Hasidic, Mezinka, Swing, Folk, Limbo and more.

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1. To Life

2. Dayenu

3. Yismehu

4. Katyusha

5. Od Yishama

6. Kaytzad Merakdim

7. [...]

50 Most Important Songs & Traditions
The most comprehensive Jewish Wedding Collection ever! Songs for: Bedekin (veiling the Bride) and Tish (pre-wedding reception), the Ceremony and the Seven Blessings, processionals, horas, music for toasts and dancing and much more.

Label: World Wide Success, 2000

by Cantor Frances T. Goldman
Four original songs plus traditional holiday melodies recorded by Canto Goldman and a young people’s chorus. Insert includes words to songs. Produced by Mason Stevens

Label: Kar-Ben

by Alan Eder
Music of African origin and inspiration underscores well-loved songs for the holiday of Chanukah
From the Caribbean: One drop reggae, the Rastafarian Nyabinghi heartbeat of thanks and praises to the Almighty, and Ska’s upbeat skanks. From West Africa: Traditional Ghanaian dance drumming and highlife. From Middle Eastern maksum played on doumbek and [...]

The Western Wind
The delightful Western Wind sings a wide variety of selections from the Haggadah in settings by classical composers and from Jewish and American traditions, all held together by Bikel’s informative and entertaining narration.

Label: Tara

Songs for the Holy Daysby Craig Taubman
Inscribed is an extraordinary collection of songs for the High Holidays or any holy day. Thirteen emotional, contemplative and uplifting melodies that elevate the soul and the spirit, creating a bridge between the ancient liturgy and the modern worshipper.

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Soulfully Crafted Arrangements to lift up One’s State of Mindby David & The High Spirit
Instrumental collection including Yiddish songs, wedding love songs, lullabies, classical interpretations, Hassidic, Israeli, folk, soulful and soothing music.Performed and Produced By David Yakobian. 14 tracks

Label: World Wide Success, 2003

by Arik Einstein
One of Israels leading pop singers for more than 40 years. From folk to romantic to rock, he is an all-time favorite.

Label: MNC Music

Gad Elbazby Gad Elbaz
‘Kimat Sheket’ has a very diverse selection of songs, styles ranging from American pop to R & B to hip-hop to Israeli music. All these songs have in common that they are sung with a great deal of emotion. Gad Elbaz’s latest recording is astonishing and will be enjoyed by [...]

by Neshama Carlebach
This new album features Neshama and Shlomo originals, including two of Shlomo’s songs published for the first time: ‘Bnei Beitkha’ and ‘Tshuasam’.

Label: SameachTrack ListingTo listen to a sample, click on the title of a song that is followed by .

1. Belief

2. Melech Rachaman

3. Soulmate

4. Dancing With My Soul

5. Gam Ki Elech

6. [...]

by Piamenta
A guitar virtuoso, with a heart of gold has revealed over the years what it means to take Simcha to the next level. His electrifying style and everlasting desire at bringing a crowd to its feet has stirred his admirers and peers alike. Combined with Avi Piamenta’s astounding and vigorous flute [...]

Gad Elbazby Gad Elbaz
‘Meaning’ is astonishing and will be enjoyed by listeners over and over again. Elbaz has a style that draws on Arab rhythms, hip-hop beats, the harmonies of the Backstreet Boys and the ballads of Whitney Houston and Celine Dion. Hebrew.
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A new music is arising from a band stemming from hilly plains of central Israel. Just as its name indicates haMAKOR (the source) is the originator of a unique blend of bluegrass, funk and rock and roll combined with a root like Jewish message. Through the combined voice of this group, soulful, inspiring, and complex [...]

The original songs and fresh style of 8th Day has attracted one of LA’s top mixing talent, Andy Haller, who has worked with major record companies like Hollywood, Columbia and Epic Records. 8th Day is the musical product of the Marcus family (nephews of Avraham Fried) based in Southern California. All songs are written by [...]