We need to pause and take a breath.
Let Shabbat give us time to breathe.
There will be time to organize our thoughts, prepare, and respond to the reality of the elections. There is much to do.
But for now, it is Shabbat. Take the time to breathe.
Shabbat Shalom
Here we are, Celebrating Simchat Torah and welcoming Shabbat, but even this moment of joy is a challenge. We pray for the hostages to be returned and for peace.
Peri Smilow shares Debbie Friedman’s Those Who Sow based in Psalm 126.
Shabbat Shalom
Cantor Azi Schwartz and Bat Ella join to bring us “Little Gifts,” the special small things that make life worthy of our gratitude and, of course, Shabbat.
Shabbat Shalom
The acapella group Y-Studs shares the Evolution of Shabbat with this fun medley.
Take a few minutes and prepare for Shabbat.
May this Shabbat bring us a moment of rest and beauty.
Although far from standard Kabbalat Liturgy,
this Yiddish remix of the Beatles classic, I Feel Fine, sung A Capella by Listen Up!
is a wonderful upbeat way to get into the mood for Shabbat.
Shabbat Shalom
Listen to the Music was a big hit for the Doobie Brothers and a fun way to welcome Shabbat especially when musicians from Playing for Change come together from around the world joining to sing its message.
So Listen ( and sing along) with the Music
Shabbat Shalom
At this most interesting of times, I wanted to welcome Shabbat with one of our greatest poets, Leonard Cohen, z”l, as he shares his timeless song Anthem.
Shabbat Shalom
Josh Aaron helps us welcome Shabbat to our homes with this lovely tune
The incomparable Hazzan Azi Schwartz of Park Avenue Synagogue shares Adon Olam as you’ve not heard. He sang this at the conclusion of a Bat Mitzvah, but it is a wonderful welcome to Shabbat this week.
Shabbat Shalom
One of our most gifted Chazzans’, Cantor Azi Schwartz of Park Avenue Synagogue, version of Lecha Dodi.
An upbeat way to welcome Shabbat at the close of a tumultuous week.
Shabbat Shalom
